US Welcomes Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. (Reuters)
The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. (Reuters)
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US Welcomes Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. (Reuters)
The State Department Building is pictured in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. (Reuters)

The United States welcomed on Monday Saudi Arabia’s initiative to end the crisis in Yemen.

It also welcomed the legitimate government's commitment to the ceasefire plan.

A State Department spokeswoman said Washington calls on all parties to “commit seriously” to immediate ceasefire and engage in UN-facilitated talks.

The initiative, which includes a nationwide ceasefire and the reopening of air and sea links, would pave the way for a comprehensive political solution.



Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Chinese President on Earthquake Victims

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Chinese President on Earthquake Victims

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. (SPA)
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. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the victims of the earthquake that struck Dingri County of Xizang Region in southwest China.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the Chinese president, the families of the deceased, and the Chinese people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery, SPA reported.

For his part, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also sent a cable of condolences to President Xi, extending his heartfelt condolences and sincere sympathy to the Chinese president, the families of the deceased, and the Chinese people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.