The Council of Ministers has rejected criticism of the country’s judiciary, saying its decisions are based on Islamic law and implemented impartially to maintain the country’s stability and security.

The Cabinet meeting chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman at Yamamah Palace on Monday, stated that the Kingdom abides by international covenants and principles endorsed by the United Nations, including its charter on the sovereignty of nations.

Adel Al-Toraifi, minister of culture and information, who read out the Cabinet statement, said the ministers were firm that there should be no interference in the Kingdom’s internal affairs. Judges can deal with cases before the courts without discrimination, he said.

The Cabinet statement follows a press release issued by the Saudi Justice Ministry on Saturday slamming certain organizations and individuals for criticizing the handling of a case involving a Saudi blogger convicted of “insulting Islam.”

Meanwhile, King Salman expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in Yemen. He said Yemen President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has urged Gulf Cooperation Council leaders to help resolve the impasse in his country.