Yemen Welcomes Saudi-Gulf Statements

Yemen Welcomes Saudi-Gulf Statements
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Yemen Welcomes Saudi-Gulf Statements

Yemen Welcomes Saudi-Gulf Statements

Yemen's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the joint statements issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the GCC countries on Yemen.

The statements were made by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense during his tour that included Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.

The ministry said in its statement that it highly values the distinguished brotherly relations, the deep-rooted historical ties and the common destiny that unites Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the GCC states in working to confront common dangers and threats.

It reiterated the Yemeni government’s support for the Saudi efforts aimed at achieving peace and restoring the State in accordance with the Gulf initiative and the Comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, and Security Council Resolution 2216.

The statement further underscored the government’s support for the Saudi ceasefire initiative as a key step to address all humanitarian issues, as well as the importance of completing the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement to unify efforts to normalize the security and political situation, restore economic stability and confront the threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias.

The ministry also deplored the Houthi attacks against Saudi airports and vital facilities, noting the threat they pose to the security of international navigation and the global energy.

These attacks are “a blatant defiance of the international community and a disregard for the rules of international humanitarian law and international norms,” the ministry stressed.

The statement renewed Yemen’s full solidarity with all the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to confront these terror acts and protect Yemeni land and its citizens.



UN Supports Saudi-Led Calls for Ceasefire in the Middle East

Stephane Dujarric (AFP)
Stephane Dujarric (AFP)
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UN Supports Saudi-Led Calls for Ceasefire in the Middle East

Stephane Dujarric (AFP)
Stephane Dujarric (AFP)

The United Nations reaffirmed its unwavering support for efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Palestine, Lebanon, and all conflict zones across the Middle East, following the calls made at the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit held in Riyadh on Monday.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the international organization remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation in the region. This includes working towards a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as the unconditional release of all hostages in Gaza, as reported by SPA on Wednesday.
He emphasized that UN Secretary-General António Guterres continues to stress the importance of ending the Israeli occupation and implementing the two-state solution, which is viewed as a fair and lasting resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Arab and Islamic Summit was convened at the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and was chaired by Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.