Saudi Govt Calls on All Yemeni Parties to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
TT

Saudi Govt Calls on All Yemeni Parties to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)
King Salman chairs a government meeting on Tuesday. (SPA)

The Saudi government condemned on Tuesday the terrorist bombing that targeted the entrance of the international airport in the Yemeni interim capital Aden last week.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The government expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Yemen and its people, urging all parties to complete the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement in order to unite ranks, confront terrorism, achieve security and stability and restore the state.

The cabinet also tackled King Salman’s virtual participation at the G20 Summit that was held in Rome. King Salman underscored that the Kingdom will continue to play its leading role in supporting the global economic recovery.

King Salman briefed the ministers on the separate telephone talks he held with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah. The royals underlined the solidarity of the Gulf Cooperation Council members and the depth of the fraternal relations between all their peoples.

The cabinet highlighted the recent visit by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the Kingdom and his high-level talks with Saudi officials that tackled bilateral cooperation and ways to develop it in all fields.

The ministers highlighted the fifth edition of the Future Investment Initiative forum that was hosted by Riyadh last week. The event brought together global leaders, stakeholders, investors and innovators.



Riyadh Int’l Humanitarian Forum Calls for Exploring the Future of Humanitarian Response

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
TT

Riyadh Int’l Humanitarian Forum Calls for Exploring the Future of Humanitarian Response

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)
The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday. (SPA)

The fourth annual Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum concluded on Tuesday with a call to explore the future of humanitarian response. The event was held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended the forum that was held under the theme “Navigating the Future of Humanitarian Response.” It witnessed the participation of leaders of governments, the United Nations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, academia, and the private sector.

In their final statement, participants expressed their gratitude to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for his continuous support for humanitarian work.

They underlined their firm commitment to building a global community that reflects the values of compassion and is characterized by resilience.

They acknowledged the “collective duty and shared responsibility to address urgent humanitarian challenges through joint action and humanitarian diplomacy.”

They reiterated their “steadfast commitment to the fundamental humanitarian principles and international humanitarian law in all global humanitarian efforts.”

They emphasized the importance of boosting cooperation across all sectors through the development of supply chains, supporting innovative solutions, as well as strengthening local capacities and the nexus between humanitarian work, development, and peace

The gatherers reiterated support for strengthening partnerships that help in “empowering displaced individuals and communities and promote social cohesion.”

They renewed their “commitment to advancing towards sustainable and effective solutions to support affected populations, contributing to positive change in our global community.”

“As we continue our journey after this forum, let us explore the future of humanitarian response with courage, determination, and unwavering faith in the rights and dignity of every individual,” they added.

“Let us work together to ensure that our efforts are rooted in the principles of compassion and effectiveness, paving the way for significant progress towards a more just and humane world,” they stressed.