Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets with Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi received in Riyadh on Monday Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their wishes for security and stability to prevail in Yemen.

He congratulated Al-Alimi and the PLC on the occasion of Yemen’s Unity Day.

Al-Alimi and the council members expressed their gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting their country’s economy and development and relief efforts that are aimed at easing the suffering of the Yemeni people.

They underscored the major role played by the Kingdom in consolidating the ceasefire in Yemen and reviving the political process to reach a comprehensive and lasting political solution according to the national and international references.

Prince Khalid stressed Riyadh’s constant support to the PLC on all levels in order to serve the Yemeni people and back the efforts of United Nations envoy Hans Grundberg to reach a political solution.



Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Discuss Expanding Partnership Between the 2 Countries

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump during a meeting in 2019. AFP
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump during a meeting in 2019. AFP
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Saudi Crown Prince, Trump Discuss Expanding Partnership Between the 2 Countries

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump during a meeting in 2019. AFP
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump during a meeting in 2019. AFP

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump discussed ways for more cooperation between Riyadh and Washington and expanding their partnership.

During a phone conversation on Wednesday evening, the Crown Prince conveyed the congratulations of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his own congratulations to the President on the occasion of his inauguration, and wished the friendly American people more progress and prosperity under Trump’s leadership.

The two leaders discussed ways for cooperation between the Kingdom and the US to promote peace, security and stability in the Middle East, in addition to enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism.

The leaders also discussed ways to enhance bilateral ties in various areas, and the Crown Prince noted the US administration’s ability to create unprecedented economic prosperity and opportunity through anticipated reforms in the United States, and that the Kingdom seeks to participate in these opportunities for partnership and investment.

The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's intention to broaden its investments and trade with the US over the next four years, in the amount of $600 billion, and potentially beyond that.

The President expressed his appreciation and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their congratulations, and affirmed his keenness to work with the Kingdom on all that falls in the interest of both countries.