Riyadh – The Economic Affairs and Development Council held a meeting at al-Yamamah palace in Riyadh, under its chairman Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the second deputy premier and minister of defense.

The Council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including a proposal submitted by the international strategic partnerships committee on the establishment of its office in the council.

The committee also highlighted its functions, programs, mechanisms and priorities.

The gatherers were also briefed on the outcome of activating some strategic partnerships that were reached by the Kingdom with the council taking the necessary recommendations on them.