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Al-Alimi Heads to Doha to Garner Political, Economic Support

The head of Yemen's new presidential council Rashad al-Alimi attends a session of the Yemeni parliament in Aden, Yemen April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
The head of Yemen's new presidential council Rashad al-Alimi attends a session of the Yemeni parliament in Aden, Yemen April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
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Al-Alimi Heads to Doha to Garner Political, Economic Support

The head of Yemen's new presidential council Rashad al-Alimi attends a session of the Yemeni parliament in Aden, Yemen April 19, 2022. (Reuters)
The head of Yemen's new presidential council Rashad al-Alimi attends a session of the Yemeni parliament in Aden, Yemen April 19, 2022. (Reuters)

Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi is expected to arrive in the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday to hold official talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and senior officials to garner political and economic support for his country.

This is the first visit by a high-ranking Yemeni official in years. Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and garnering support for several major vital projects in Yemen.

Yemeni Ambassador to Doha Rajeh al-Badi told Asharq Al-Awsat that al-Alimi's visit is part of his regional tour that has so far taken him to Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt.

The tour is aimed at gathering regional support for the new presidential council and bolstering relations.

Badi noted that Qatar and Yemen enjoy historic relation in all fields and the Gulf country is home to a large Yemeni expatriate community.

Moreover, the visit demonstrates that the world stands by the legitimate authority in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthi coup.

"We are keen on clarifying our position to our brothers in Gulf Cooperation Council and the world," he stressed.

"We extend our hands to peace and reject wars and their disastrous consequences," declared the envoy. "As you know, however, the Houthis do not listen to the voice of reason."

"Everyone is looking forward to this visit and its results that will boost our ties with the Gulf," he remarked.

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Saudi Arabia Calls for ‘Reliable’ Path to the Establishment of Independent Palestinian State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in New York. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in New York. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Calls for ‘Reliable’ Path to the Establishment of Independent Palestinian State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in New York. SPA
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah addresses the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers in New York. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Wednesday in the second meeting of the G20 Foreign Ministers, chaired by Brazil, urging them to enable the achievement of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the adoption of a “reliable” path to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

"The fact that our meeting is being held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly is an indication of the importance of the G20 and its leadership in ensuring the health of the global economy, enhancing multilateral cooperation, and finding innovative solutions to common challenges,” the Foreign Minister said in his speech.

He underscored the urgent need to adhere to successful models of collective action and the importance of seeking to develop and reform international institutions.

"The repercussions of wars and political conflicts undermine efforts to establish international peace and security and cast their shadows on all aspects of multilateral action, and when these institutions fail to carry out their fundamental duties towards these crises, this creates a gap in international action and a crisis of confidence that undermines their legitimacy. This is what we are witnessing today in the way some international institutions deal with the humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine."

The Minister stressed that prolonging the war and expanding its scope deepens the suffering of the Palestinian people, threatens international peace and security, and undermines the chances of achieving comprehensive peace in the region.

"The G20 countries must intensify their joint efforts to overcome the international failure to confront Israel's serious violations of international laws and norms and enable the achievement of a ceasefire and the adoption of a reliable and irreversible path to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state,” he added.

Regarding reforming the United Nations system, especially the Security Council, he stressed that there is an urgent need for radical reform to compensate for the defects in addressing crises, responding to the needs of people, and keeping pace with international transformations and development requirements.

"The Kingdom affirms that the goal of reforming the Security Council is to enhance its credibility and effective response, believing in the importance of this in confronting contemporary crises and challenges, thus contributing to creating a more just, secure and stable world."