UAE President, Yemen’s Alimi Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE’s President and Rashad Al Alimi discussed bilateral relations, developments in Yemen, and a number of issues of common interest. WAM
UAE’s President and Rashad Al Alimi discussed bilateral relations, developments in Yemen, and a number of issues of common interest. WAM
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UAE President, Yemen’s Alimi Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE’s President and Rashad Al Alimi discussed bilateral relations, developments in Yemen, and a number of issues of common interest. WAM
UAE’s President and Rashad Al Alimi discussed bilateral relations, developments in Yemen, and a number of issues of common interest. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Rashad Al Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Tuesday.

The two sides discussed bilateral relations, developments in Yemen, and a number of issues of common interest, WAM said.

During the meeting, held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the UAE President welcomed the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and congratulated him on his country’s National Day, which was observed on May 22, wishing Yemen and its people prosperity and progress.

According to WAM, Sheikh Mohamed affirmed that the UAE stands in support of Yemen and its people in their pursuit of peace, stability, and development.

Al Alimi extended his appreciation for the support provided by the UAE to the Yemeni people, wishing the UAE and its people further progress and prosperity.

The meeting was attended Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the accompanying delegation of the Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council.



Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Pursues Efforts to Quell Sudan Crisis

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji at the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan (SPA)

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis. He expressed Saudi Arabia’s openness to international initiatives aimed at bringing peace to Sudan.
At the Second Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, held in Djibouti, Al-Khuraiji discussed the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis.
He mentioned that Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United States, facilitated talks between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023, which aimed to protect civilians.
Al-Khuraiji also noted the continuation of talks with the involvement of the African Union and IGAD, emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s support for African-led solutions.
He reiterated Saudi Arabia’s commitment to restoring stability in Sudan and urged all parties to act with wisdom, show restraint, and support positive initiatives.
Al-Khuraiji also met with EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, on the sidelines of the consultative meeting.
In separate meetings, he also met with the UN Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, and US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello.
During these meetings, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and discussed topics of mutual interest.
The Sudanese Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) expressed support for international and regional meetings, hoping they would bring positive results to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.
They urged the need that discussions focus on ensuring humanitarian aid reaches those in need, protecting civilians, and achieving an immediate ceasefire.
Taqaddum highlighted the importance of international legal frameworks for civilian protection and safe passageways during the conflict.
They called on international and regional partners to quickly bring both sides back to negotiations, build on the Jeddah agreements, and secure a binding ceasefire with effective monitoring.
Taqaddum also stressed the need for a unified negotiation platform to achieve peace.