Yemen PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Received Strong Messages of Support from Saudi Arabia

Yemeni PM Maeen Abdulmalik during his meeting with Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Yemeni PM Maeen Abdulmalik during his meeting with Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
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Yemen PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Received Strong Messages of Support from Saudi Arabia

Yemeni PM Maeen Abdulmalik during his meeting with Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)
Yemeni PM Maeen Abdulmalik during his meeting with Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday. (SPA)

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik revealed that his government has received "strong messages of support" from Saudi Arabia that will back his country's economy.

The PM had met in Riyadh on Sunday with Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdulmalik described the meeting as "positive and fruitful".

It is only natural for Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi leadership and people to support Yemen, he added.

The people of Yemen will never forget the historic and noble stances of the Kingdom, he stressed.

The messages of support received by his government from Riyadh, the Gulf Cooperation Council, international quartet, friendly countries and donor countries and agencies will be "strongly reflected" in achieving economic and financial stability in Yemen, continued the PM.

His government, stated Abdulmalik, is determined to carry out reforms and combat corruption.

Prince Khalid and Abdulmalik had discussed the Kingdom's efforts and initiative to achieve peace in Yemen.

Prince Khalid underscored the Saudi-led Arab coalition's commitment to support the Yemeni government and people, adding that his country was monitoring the difficult economic situation and welcomes reform efforts.

Abdulmalik stressed that backing efforts to improve the economy is no less important than confronting Iran's "bloody agenda in Yemen that it is carrying out through its Houthi militias."

"This is a fateful and existential battle for all Arabs," he added.

The Yemeni political powers must also recognize this critical stage and overcome petty interests so that they can unite ranks to fight the Houthis and Iran's regional agenda, he urged.



KSrelief Lays Foundation Stone for Medical and Health Education Center in Syria

The project reflects the Kingdom's efforts to support the Syrian people through KSrelief. (SPA)
The project reflects the Kingdom's efforts to support the Syrian people through KSrelief. (SPA)
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KSrelief Lays Foundation Stone for Medical and Health Education Center in Syria

The project reflects the Kingdom's efforts to support the Syrian people through KSrelief. (SPA)
The project reflects the Kingdom's efforts to support the Syrian people through KSrelief. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) laid the foundation stone for a project to rehabilitate and equip a center for medical and health education in Hama, Syria, under the supervision of the Syrian Ministry of Health.

The ceremony was attended by Director of the KSrelief Office in Jordan and Syria, Dr. Naif Al-Shammari, along with several officials, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi Al-Enezi said the project reflects the Kingdom's efforts to support the Syrian people through KSrelief.

He noted that it combines infrastructure development, the provision of medical and educational equipment, and training for healthcare personnel to improve the quality of healthcare and broaden its impact across Syrian governorates.

The project aims to establish a specialized training environment where doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals can update their knowledge and enhance their practical skills. The center also seeks to attract healthcare professionals from across Syria and support healthcare institutions and hospitals by providing them with qualified personnel.

The project is part of the humanitarian initiatives and programs implemented by the Kingdom through KSrelief to support Syria's healthcare sector and improve medical services for patients.


Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt Underline Diplomatic Efforts to Bolster Regional Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt Underline Diplomatic Efforts to Bolster Regional Security

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate telephone talks on Tuesday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

The ministers discussed regional developments and efforts to contain tensions and prevent the expansion of conflicts in the region.

They underscored the importance of continued coordination and consultation, as well as support for efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions in ways that preserve regional security and stability.

Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s condemnation and rejection of any threat to the security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, stressing that their security is an integral part of Arab national security.

Prince Faisal and Sheikh Mohammed stressed the importance of continued joint coordination and consultations, and of supporting diplomatic efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that help ensure the safety of waterways, safeguard freedom of navigation, and enhance regional security and stability.


Saudi, Romanian Defense Ministers Discuss Regional and International Developments

 Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi, Romanian Defense Ministers Discuss Regional and International Developments

 Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held on Tuesday a phone call with his Romanian counterpart Stefan Radu Oprea.

At the outset of the call, Prince Khalid congratulated the Romanian minister on his appointment as the minister of national defense.

The ministers reviewed the existing military and defense cooperation between their countries and ways to strengthen and further develop it. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments.