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Saudi Arabia Signs Military Partnership with US National Guard

Saudi Arabia signs military partnership with US National Guard (SPA)
Saudi Arabia signs military partnership with US National Guard (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Signs Military Partnership with US National Guard

Saudi Arabia signs military partnership with US National Guard (SPA)
Saudi Arabia signs military partnership with US National Guard (SPA)

The Ministry of Defense has signed a military partnership agreement with the US National Guard of Indiana and Oklahoma, as part of the US Department of Defense’s State Partnership Program aimed at strengthening defense and security cooperation.

The agreement was signed by Saudi Chief of General Staff Lieutenant-General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili and US officials including Chief of the National Guard Bureau General Steven Nordhaus. It focuses on several key areas, such as developing joint defense capabilities, enhancing the readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces, participating in joint military exercises, advancing leadership development and strategic planning, and strengthening emergency and disaster management.

Plans comprise joint field training, officer exchange programs, and specialized workshops on topics like artificial intelligence and crisis management. Indiana and Oklahoma were selected for their expertise in military training, leadership development, and disaster response.

Al-Ruwaili praised the partnership as a historic and strategic investment that will strengthen the Saudi Armed Forces and reinforce their role as a reliable partner in regional security. US officials also expressed pride in the agreement, emphasizing its significance for long-term defense cooperation between the two nations.

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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Developments in Yemen

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
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Saudi FM, Rubio Discuss Developments in Yemen

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the situation in Yemen.

During Tuesday’s call, the two sides discussed developments in the region, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

According to The State Department, Rubio spoke with Prince Faisal “about the ongoing tensions in Yemen and discussed issues impacting regional security and stability.”

Prince Faisal also received a phone call from Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar, SPA said.

During the call, they reviewed relations between the two countries and discussed the latest developments in the region and the world, the news agency added.

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Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi Govt: Escalation in Yemen Not Aligned with UAE’s Pledges

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday that the Kingdom “will not hesitate in taking the necessary steps and measures to confront any violation or threat to its national security.”

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh.

The cabinet “reiterated its commitment to the security, stability and sovereignty of Yemen and its full support to Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi and his government.”

It regretted that “Saudi Arabia’s efforts to restore calm in Yemen were met with unjustified escalation that go against the foundations of the coalition to support legitimacy in Yemen.”

“The escalation does not serve efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen and goes against all the pledges Saudi Arabia had received from the United Arab Emirates,” added the cabinet.

The cabinet expressed Saudi Arabia’s hope that “wisdom would prevail and that priority would be given to the principles of fraternity and good neighborliness and close relations between Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members.”

It hoped that “the UAE would comply with the Yemeni republic’s demand that it withdraw its forces from the country withing 24 hours and that it would cease all military and financial support to the Southern Transitional Council and any other party in Yemen.”

It hoped that “the UAE would take the desired step to maintain bilateral relations between the two countries, which Saudi Arabia is keen on bolstering.”

The cabinet also reviewed regional and international developments.

It hailed the role of the coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen in protecting civilians in the Hadhramaut and Mahra governorates.

The cabinet renewed Saudi Arabia’s support to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity, rejecting Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and warning that the move encourages separatist agendas that violate international law.

King Salman also briefed the cabinet on the message he received on Tuesday from Russian President Vladimir Putin that tackled bilateral ties between their countries.

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UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

The UAE flag. (WAM)
The UAE flag. (WAM)
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UAE to Pull Forces Out of Yemen

The UAE flag. (WAM)
The UAE flag. (WAM)

The United Arab Emirates’ Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it was pulling its remaining forces out of Yemen.

In a statement, it said: “In light of recent developments and their potential implications for the safety and effectiveness of counterterrorism missions, the Ministry of Defense announces the termination of the remaining counterterrorism personnel in Yemen of its own volition, in a manner that ensures the safety of its personnel and in coordination with the concerned partners.”

It added that the UAE “has participated as part of the Arab Coalition since 2015 in support of legitimacy in Yemen, in backing international efforts to combat terrorist organizations, and in pursuit of security and stability for the brotherly Yemeni people. The UAE has made great sacrifices in achieving these objectives.”

“The UAE Armed Forces concluded their military presence in Yemen in 2019 after completing the assigned missions within the agreed official frameworks,” it noted. “The remaining presence was limited to specialized personnel as part of counterterrorism efforts, in coordination with relevant international partners.”

It stressed that “this measure comes within the context of a comprehensive assessment of the requirements of the current phase, and in line with the commitments of the UAE and its role in supporting security and stability in the region.”