Yemeni Government Welcomes Saudi Peace Efforts in Yemen

FILE PHOTO: Students use paper sheets to shelter from the sun while waiting for the opening of a new school on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Students use paper sheets to shelter from the sun while waiting for the opening of a new school on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo
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Yemeni Government Welcomes Saudi Peace Efforts in Yemen

FILE PHOTO: Students use paper sheets to shelter from the sun while waiting for the opening of a new school on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Students use paper sheets to shelter from the sun while waiting for the opening of a new school on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah/File Photo

The Yemeni government welcomed on Friday the efforts being exerted by Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UN and the international community to resolve the country’s crisis and alleviate the suffering of its people.

In a statement, the Yemeni government reiterated that it welcomes all initiatives aimed at bringing about comprehensive peace, in accordance with the three terms of reference, the Gulf initiative, its executive mechanism, outcomes of the national dialogue and relevant UN resolutions, in a way that ensures an end to the Houthi coup and brings stability to Yemen.

A Houthi delegation was on Friday set to carry out negotiations in Saudi Arabia.

The Kingdom wanted to resume its and Oman's efforts to "reach a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen and a sustainable political solution acceptable to all Yemeni parties," the Saudi Press Agency said.



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.