JEDDAH, 02 February 2022, (TON): The Council of Ministers has chosen Feb. 22 to commemorate the Founding Day of Saudi Arabia.

Annual celebrations will recognize the foundation of the first Saudi state in 1727 by Imam Mohammed bin Saud, a move that brought unity, peace, and stability to the Arabian Peninsula following centuries of fragmentation and dissension.

Cabinet members intend the day to be marked with pride and to focus on the history of the country and its leaders.

During the council meeting, ministers also discussed ways to further strengthen international relations and channels of communication and lauded the restoration of diplomatic ties between the Kingdom and Thailand in the wake of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s recent visit to Riyadh for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Minister of Media Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, told the Saudi Press Agency that the Cabinet had reviewed the outcome of a recent meeting of Arab foreign ministers, held in Kuwait, aimed at improving cooperation on regional development, peace, prosperity, and security issues.