Alimi Urges European Countries to Pressure Houthis on Yemen Peace

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Alimi on Monday in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Alimi on Monday in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Alimi Urges European Countries to Pressure Houthis on Yemen Peace

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Alimi on Monday in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Alimi on Monday in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, has called on European officials to put more pressure on the Houthi militias to push them toward the path of peace.

Yemeni official sources stated that Alimi met in Riyadh with the assistant Secretary-General of the European Union, Enrique Mora, and the EU deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department, Carl Hallergard.

According to Saba news agency, the meeting reviewed recent developments in Yemen, the ongoing efforts to renew the humanitarian truce, and the needed European pressure to push the Iranian-backed Houthis to positively engage in the peace process.

The two sides also discussed the role of the EU in supporting the reforms led by the Presidential Leadership Council and the government to improve services and alleviate the human suffering of the Yemeni people.

On Monday, Alimi met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, who emphasized the support of the Saudi-led coalition to the Council, and all efforts deployed to achieve security, peace and stability in the country.

Yemeni and Saudi official sources said that the meeting touched on the efforts of the United Nations to extend the truce and alleviate human suffering, as well as the future steps required to deal with potential changes.

Saudi support for the Council and Yemeni demands for the Europeans to put more pressure on the Houthis come as the pro-Iran group continues to reject the UN plan proposed by envoy Hans Grundberg to extend the truce.

In related news, Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak met on Monday in Riyadh with US Ambassador Steven Fagin, to discuss “recent developments and the repercussions of the Houthi militia’s obstruction to the efforts to extend the UN truce.”

The Yemeni foreign minister described the terrorist threats launched by the Houthi militias to target oil companies and civilian oil facilities, as “a dangerous escalation, the effects of which will not only damage the Yemeni infrastructure and economy… but will expand to reach the region and international energy supplies.”

“Such terrorist threats and actions call for a firm and resolute stance from the international community,” he underlined.



Saudi Arabia Urges Need to End Suffering in Gaza

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivers his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. (SPA)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivers his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Urges Need to End Suffering in Gaza

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivers his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. (SPA)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah delivers his remarks at the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia called on Monday for an end to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza in wake of Israel’s war on the enclave.

On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated in the first session of the second day of the 17th BRICS Summit 2025 in Rio de Janeiro.

Prince Faisal stressed that the grave crises around the world serve as a reminder of shared responsibilities and the urgent need to avoid escalation to maintain security and prevent the expansion of conflicts.

On Gaza, he condemned the Israeli attacks on health infrastructure and the targeting of civilians, describing them as “blatant violations of international humanitarian law and a direct challenge to the rules-based international order”.

Prince Faisal called on the international community “to shoulder its responsibilities in ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid and the protection of civilians”.

“The humanitarian suffering in Gaza cannot be overlooked,” he said, urging “serious international efforts to end the crisis and achieve a lasting, comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution in accordance with international law.”

The Kingdom is attending the summit as an invited country to join the BRICS group. The session was titled: Environment, United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), and Global Health.

Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of boosting cooperation in the fields of climate and health, reiterating the Kingdom’s commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. He called for a practical and balanced approach that considers the diverse circumstances of different countries.

He further noted that the Kingdom, as one of the countries facing water scarcity, has developed advanced methods and technologies to manage environmental and water resource challenges. He highlighted Saudi Arabia's leadership in establishing the Global Water Organization, which aims to ensure equitable access to this vital resource.

On the health sector, Prince Faisal stated that Saudi Vision 2030 includes comprehensive reforms focused on prevention and integrated care. He also reviewed the Kingdom’s expertise in managing large gatherings such as Hajj and Umrah and in developing planning and early warning systems, reinforcing its position as a regional hub for health emergency preparedness and response in accordance with international standards.