The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, also denounced the Israeli move to Judaize Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque’s surroundings. Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay recognized Palestine recently as an independent state based on 1967 borders before the six-day war in which Israel seized Gaza and the West Bank. The Cabinet meeting at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh urged the Arab and Islamic Ummah to take a decisive stand to prevent Israel’s flagrant violations that would destabilize the region and the entire world.
The Cabinet reviewed the outcome of last week’s GCC summit in Abu Dhabi, saying the resolutions taken by the two-day conference reflected the hopes and aspirations of the GCC countries and people.
The Cabinet thanked summit leaders for the brotherly feelings they expressed about Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, who is recuperating at a US hospital following back surgery.
The meeting authorized Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior Prince Naif to sign four accords with Qatar on fighting crimes, exchange of suspects, prisoner transfer, and organizing border authorities.
Another accord will be signed with Algeria for cooperation in telecommunications and information technology. The Cabinet endorsed an agreement with the Czech Republic for investment promotion and protection and another pact with India for cooperation in culture and information.
