Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming of Presidential Palace in Yemen’s Aden

A general view of Aden, Yemen. (Reuters file photo)
A general view of Aden, Yemen. (Reuters file photo)
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Storming of Presidential Palace in Yemen’s Aden

A general view of Aden, Yemen. (Reuters file photo)
A general view of Aden, Yemen. (Reuters file photo)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday the storming of the Mashiq presidential palace by protesters in the Yemeni interim capital Aden.

Riyadh underscored its support to the new Yemeni government that had kicked off its duties in Aden on December 30. The government was formed through the Riyadh Agreement.

The Kingdom called on the parties of the agreement to urgently meet in Riyadh to continue the implementation of the pact.

Its implementation ensures that the various parties in Yemen will be united, which will help end the bloodshed and mend the rift between them, it added. This in turn will help the war-torn country continue its mission to restore its state, security and stability and support efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to its crisis.



Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Pakistani delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Pakistani delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

The Saudi and Pakistani delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
The Saudi and Pakistani delegations meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks in Riyadh on Monday with Pakistani Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi.

The meeting was being held at the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, said Prince Abdulaziz.

Discussions focused on boosting security cooperation, particularly combating drug trafficking. The two sides also tackled several issues of mutual interest.