Saudi Arabia Welcomes al-Alimi’s Request for Comprehensive Conference in Riyadh to Discuss Southern Cause

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes al-Alimi’s Request for Comprehensive Conference in Riyadh to Discuss Southern Cause

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with al-Alimi in 2023. SPA file photo

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the request of the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, to convene a comprehensive conference in Riyadh to bring together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern cause.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry urged all southern factions in Yemen to actively participate in the conference “to develop a comprehensive vision for just solutions” that fulfills the legitimate aspirations of the southern people.

In his request on Friday, Al-Alimi said he hopes the forum would bring together ⁠all southern factions "without distinction.”

Eastern Yemen’s Hadhramaut province entered a critical phase on Friday as government-backed National Shield forces began deploying against an insurgency by the Southern Transitional Council (STC), seeking to regain control of military camps and restore the state’s grip over security and military institutions under the leadership of Governor Salem al-Khanbashi.



OIC Hails Saudi Arabia for Hosting Riyadh Conference on Yemen

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OIC Hails Saudi Arabia for Hosting Riyadh Conference on Yemen

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Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting a comprehensive conference in Riyadh, in response to the request of the president of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

The OIC said the conference will bring together Yemen’s various southern factions to discuss a just resolution to the southern issue through a comprehensive and responsible dialogue.

The secretary-general affirmed that Saudi Arabia's hosting of the conference reflects the wise and insightful policies of its leadership to promote unity, reject violence, and uphold the voice of peace.

He emphasized that sincere and inclusive dialogue remains the only path to achieving lasting peace and the desired stability in Yemen.


Qatar, Jordan Welcome Saudi Hosting of Conference on Yemen’s Southern Cause

People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
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Qatar, Jordan Welcome Saudi Hosting of Conference on Yemen’s Southern Cause

People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB
People walk past the Al-Shaab Mosque in Sana'a, Yemen, 01 January 2026. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Qatar and Jordan have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s hosting of an inclusive conference on Yemen’s southern issue, praising the initiative as a constructive step toward fostering dialogue among Yemeni parties and supporting efforts to achieve stability and a comprehensive political settlement in the country.

The Jordanian government welcomed a call from the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to hold a comprehensive conference bringing together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern Cause. It described the move as a positive step toward easing tensions, halting escalation, and advancing dialogue and diplomatic solutions.

The government also welcomed Saudi Arabia's announcement of its readiness to host the conference, as part of its continued support for efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen.

Spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali, reiterated Jordan’s firm position calling for de-escalation, the cessation of hostilities, and prioritizing dialogue. He stressed the importance of addressing outstanding issues among the Yemeni people through understanding and consensual political solutions.

Such solutions, he said, should serve the interests of Yemen and its people, ensure the country’s security and stability, contribute to regional stability, and fulfill the aspirations of the Yemeni people.

Qatar has also expressed its appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the conference to explore fair solutions to the southern issue, as part of its ongoing support for efforts to achieve security and stability in Yemen.

In a statement issued Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the efforts of the legitimate Yemeni government to support the dialogue track and address the southern issue, commending the request by the president of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to convene a conference in Riyadh to engage in dialogue and explore fair solutions, reflecting his commitment to resolving national issues through dialogue.


MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference
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MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

MWL Commends Saudi Arabia’s Hosting of Yemen Southern Issue Solutions Conference

The Muslim World League (MWL) commended Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it will respond to the request of President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to host a comprehensive conference in Riyadh bringing together all southern factions to discuss just solutions to the southern issue, SPA reported.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa praised the Kingdom’s response on behalf of the league and its assemblies, bodies, and councils worldwide.

He affirmed that this step reflects Saudi Arabia’s steadfast and sincere commitment to supporting the Yemeni people in all their diversity, as well as its continued efforts to preserve peace and stability in Yemen by addressing the southern issue through inclusive dialogue among all parties.