His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session in Riyadh today. The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the recent written message he received from the king of Jordan, concerning relations between the two countries. The Cabinet discussed the latest developments in the region and the world, as well as the outcomes of recent regional and international meetings. It commended the Kingdom's delegation at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which delivered the Kingdom's unwavering principles and positions on Arab issues, and international peace and security, and its commitment to join efforts to address global challenges. The Cabinet welcomed the "International Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution", proposed by the Kingdom in partnership with the Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, Norway, and the EU, and reaffirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the establishment of an independent Pale stinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. The Cabinet reiterated the call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and all violations of international law, demanding accountability for those hindering peace efforts. Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dossary told the Saudi Press Agency after the session that the Cabinet noted that the Kingdom's announcement that it will provide monthly financial support to Palestinians, as well as medical and relief aid to the Lebanese people, is proof of the Kingdom's endeavor to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza Strip and its surroundings, and to help the Republic of Lebanon under the current circumstances. The Cabinet highlighted the Kingdom's call to accelerate the reform of the UN Security Council, to boost its credibility and efficiency. The call came in light of the escalating global conflicts and crises, the growing challenges, threats, and crisis of confidence in the international system's capacity to fulfill peoples ' aspirations for a future of peace and development. The Cabinet expressed the Kingdom's aspiration for active international participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16), scheduled to be held in Riyadh in December. The Kingdom hopes that the event will mark a significant shift in the convention's trajectory, and serve as an important global platform for collaborative efforts to tackle major environmental challenges. The Cabinet deemed the Kingdom's unanimous victory in the elections for the presidency of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies (GlobE Network) a reflection of the international community's appreciation for the Kingdom's efforts to combat transnational corruption, and for its continuous support for achieving international goals in this respect. At domestic level, the Cabinet praised His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister's announcement on the la unch of Riyadh Foundation, which reflects the state's efforts to support and develop institutional and social work, and consolidate the community's contribution to the implementation of the non-profit sector programs. The Cabinet reviewed the Pre-Budget Statement for Fiscal Year 2025, which emphasized the government's continuous promotion of spending directed at essential services for citizens and residents, and the execution of strategic projects meant to secure economic growth and achieve sustainable development. On World Teachers' Day, which falls on Saturday, October 5, the Cabinet expressed gratitude to teachers who play an important role in the development of the educational sector, and to their efforts to build skills and capabilities, highlight national values, and effectively prepare competitive generations that lead to progress and innovation. The Cabinet tackled other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, among which the following: First: Authorizing the minister of foreign affairs , or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Romanian side a draft general cooperation agreement. Second: Authorizing the minister of environment, water, and agriculture, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources of the Republic of Maldives a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of fisheries. Third: Authorizing the minister of investment, or a deputy, to sign with the Arab Republic of Egypt a draft agreement encouraging and protecting investments in the two countries. Fourth: Authorizing the minister of finance, chairman of the board of directors of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, or a deputy, to sign a draft agreement with the Republic of Kosovo on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. Fifth: Authorizing the minister of industry and mineral resources, chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Geological Survey, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with Kuwait Geoscience Society a draft memorandum of understanding for technical and scientific geological cooperation. Sixth: Approving regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services. Source: Saudi Press Agency