Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in Doha on Sunday in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-Yemen ministerial meeting, chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
The meeting tackled the latest developments in Yemen and the impact of the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ attacks in the Red Sea on the regional and global economy.
The gatherers also reviewed international and UN efforts to resolve the Yemeni conflict.
The GCC reiterated its support for all initiatives aimed at achieving a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis, based on three key references: the GCC Initiative and its implementing mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and UN Security Council Resolution 2216.
These frameworks are seen as essential for restoring security and stability in Yemen, it stressed.
Prince Faisal also took part in the sixth ministerial meeting of the GCC-Türkiye Strategic Dialogue, chaired by the Qatari PM.
Discussions covered a range of issues, most notably the joint action plan and ways to boost cooperation in all fields between the GCC and Türkiye.
Prince Faisal also participated in the 160th GCC Ministerial Council meeting, which was chaired by Sheikh Mohammed.
Officials reviewed progress achieved in joint Gulf action.
They also addressed the latest regional and international developments, notably the conflict in Gaza and Rafah city.
They underscored the need for an immediate ceasefire and ensuring the security of relief corridors to deliver humanitarian aid.
