Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad Al-Alimi and the council members in Riyadh.
The defense minister met Al-Alimi under the directive of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prince Khalid conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Saudi leadership to the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council’s president and members.
The defense minister also conveyed the leadership’s support to Yemen in order for its people to enjoy security, stability, and prosperity.
The two sides discussed developments in Yemen and mutual efforts to support the Yemeni peace process. They also reviewed regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The defense minister confirmed support to the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council.
He backed a comprehensive, sustainable political solution to the Yemeni crisis under the supervision of the United Nations in a way that achieves security, peace, stability, and development in the country.
Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber and Director General of the Office of the Minister of Defense Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif attended the meeting.
Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council members who attended the meeting were Aidarous al-Zubaidi, Tareq Mohammed Saleh, Abdelrahman Abou Zaraa, Abdullah Al-Alimi and Othman Al-Mujali.
