Quds. The Cabinet called upon the international community to shoulder its responsibilities and immediately intervene to exert pressure on Israel to stop its continued crimes, its open war against the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, and to force Israel to abide by the resolutions of international legitimacy in this regard. The Cabinet addressed the participation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the "World Forum for Dialogue among Cultures" held in Baku, Kazakhstan. The Minister of Culture and Information represented the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Forum where he pointed out that the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for dialogue has made its path to the international community, thinkers and dialogue councils everywhere, noting that the Cabinet emphasized that due to its Islamic standpoint, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia considers itself an essential partner in spreading world peace, drawing the features of a world of stability, security and peace; in addition to respecting the cultures of different nations; and contributing to humanitarian culture. On the local front, the Minister of Culture and Information pointed out that the Cabinet discussed a number of cultural and tourist activities and functions that will take place in various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the coming few days, particularly the 26th Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture which will be opened tomorrow under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and organization of the National Guard. The Cabinet underscored that the King's patronization of the Festival reflects the keenness of the Kingdom's leadership on supporting the march of culture and creativity in the Kingdom and abroad. --More
