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.



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.