JEDDAH: Saudi and Eritrean delegations have held a series of meetings to deepen relations between the two countries. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir visited the Eritrean capital Asmara for talks with President Isaias Afwerki. On Sunday, Al-Jubeir met Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh Mohammed in Jeddah.
The two foreign ministers discussed issues of mutual interest, and regional and global developments.
Saudi Arabia and Eritrea enjoy historical ties. Following the formation of the Anti-Terror Quartet (ATQ) — comprising Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and Bahrain — Eritrea sided with the group in support of its principled stand.
It also stood firmly with the ATQ after it cut ties with Qatar in protest against its support for terrorist groups and Iran, which is flouting international laws by interfering in the internal affairs of the countries in the Middle East. Afwerki visited Saudi Arabia several weeks ago at the invitation of King Salman.
Saudi FM Adel Al-Jubeir meets Eritrean president
Saudi FM Adel Al-Jubeir meets Eritrean president
Masam project revives hope for displaced families in Hajjah, Yemen
JEDDAH: The humanitarian demining project Masam has helped to revive hopes among displaced Yemenis to return to their homes after large-scale mine clearance operations in Hajjah governorate, officials said on Saturday.
Ousama Al-Gosaibi, head of Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam for Landmine Clearance in Yemen, received Hajjah Governor Maj. Gen. Abdulkarim Al-Sunaini at the project’s headquarters in the Midi district.
During the visit, officials were briefed on the progress and mechanisms of survey and demining operations in the area.
Al-Sunaini expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia’s leadership for supporting the Masam humanitarian initiative, saying the project had helped save millions of Yemenis and strengthened security and stability in several Yemeni governorates.
He praised Masam’s humanitarian role and its continued efforts to save lives and restore normalcy in liberated districts.
He added that the project’s response had renewed hope among residents seeking to return to homes and farms they were forced to abandon due to landmines and improvised explosive devices planted by the Houthi militia, which triggered a humanitarian crisis.
Al-Gosaibi, meanwhile, welcomed the visit by local authorities and reaffirmed Masam’s commitment to its humanitarian mission.
He said the project would continue working to clear Yemeni territory of landmines to protect civilians, save lives and create a safe environment that allows affected communities to resume normal daily activities without fear.
