Saudi-UAE Military, Security Delegation in Aden

A general view shows a checkpoint in the north of Aden on January 31, 2018. SALEH AL-OBEIDI / AFP
A general view shows a checkpoint in the north of Aden on January 31, 2018. SALEH AL-OBEIDI / AFP
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Saudi-UAE Military, Security Delegation in Aden

A general view shows a checkpoint in the north of Aden on January 31, 2018. SALEH AL-OBEIDI / AFP
A general view shows a checkpoint in the north of Aden on January 31, 2018. SALEH AL-OBEIDI / AFP

A high-ranking military and security delegation from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates has stressed the importance of abiding by a ceasefire decision in the southwestern Yemeni city of Aden.

The delegation, which arrived in Aden on Wednesday night, highlighted the need to abide by the ceasefire decision of the Arab Coalition to return to normalcy, the UAE's official WAM news agency reported on Thursday.

The delegation called for restoring security and stability, providing services to citizens and continuing with re-development as the situation was before the latest events.

It also called for “refocusing efforts on the front lines against the Houthis", saying what had happened did not serve the task of legitimacy and the Coalition in completing the liberation of the Yemeni territories, WAM reported.

The Coalition delegation toured the streets of Aden to ensure the return of normalcy and security to the interim capital.

The members of the delegation stressed the unity of the position of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, saying they will support Yemen until the full liberation of its territories, noting that the mission of the Coalition is to restore legitimacy, security and stability to Yemen.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.