Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Efforts to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber during his meeting with the STC head, Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, in Riyadh the day before yesterday (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber during his meeting with the STC head, Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, in Riyadh the day before yesterday (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Efforts to Complete Implementation of Riyadh Agreement

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber during his meeting with the STC head, Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, in Riyadh the day before yesterday (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber during his meeting with the STC head, Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, in Riyadh the day before yesterday (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has stressed the importance of completing the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement, unifying Yemeni ranks, and working to restore the state and achieve security and stability.

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber, in his Tuesday meeting with the President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, has clarified Saudi Arabia’s keenness to support the efforts of the Yemeni government and alleviate the suffering of the people of Yemen.

“My colleagues and I met in Riyadh with the president and members of the STC,” confirmed Al-Jaber in a tweet.

“I affirmed the Kingdom’s endeavor and keenness to complete the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement to unite ranks and support the efforts of the Yemeni government, especially at this critical stage, to restore the state, achieve security and stability in Yemen, and end the suffering of the Yemeni people,” he added.

The Riyadh Agreement was signed in November 2019 under Saudi auspices. It was inked between the Yemeni government and the STC.
While the political part of the agreement was implemented, the military section of the deal is still underway.

The deal’s military aspect is still stumbling in implementation as each side accuses the other of obstruction.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to bring the two sides together and unite ranks to confront the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, who are exploiting these differences for their own benefit.



Yemeni Premier Holds Military, Relief Meetings in Riyadh

Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak met with Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday (Alliance to Support Legitimacy in Yemen)
Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak met with Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday (Alliance to Support Legitimacy in Yemen)
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Yemeni Premier Holds Military, Relief Meetings in Riyadh

Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak met with Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday (Alliance to Support Legitimacy in Yemen)
Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak met with Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday (Alliance to Support Legitimacy in Yemen)

Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak held on Wednesday two meetings in Riyadh: the first, with the new commander of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, revolved around military affairs, while the second focused on humanitarian efforts and priorities with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.

According to official Saudi sources, the Yemeni premier met with Lt. Gen. Fahd Al-Salman, Commander of the Joint Forces, with whom he discussed the ongoing coordination and continued support from the coalition countries, led by Saudi Arabia, to achieve security and stability for the Yemeni people and support the legitimate government.

Separately, a meeting was held at the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to review joint coordination in implementing programs and plans.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court and General Supervisor of the center, emphasized the center's commitment to alleviating the suffering of the needy, displaced, and affected populations in Yemen, stressing that these efforts reflect Saudi Arabia's noble humanitarian mission, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince.

Bin Mubarak was also briefed on the total humanitarian aid provided by Saudi Arabia from 1996 to 2024, which has been extended to 171 countries at a value of over $132 billion, with $27 billion specifically allocated to Yemen. In 2014, Saudi Arabia’s official development aid amounted to 1.9% of its GDP, far exceeding the UN's target of 0.7%.

The meeting also highlighted the center’s efforts, which include 3,068 projects across 102 countries, valued at over $7 billion. Of these, 976 humanitarian projects were designated for Yemen, valued at over $4 billion, covering various key sectors. This includes 479 projects for women and 478 for children.