RIYADH: Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to Japan on Thursday held a coordination meeting headed by Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s state news agency SPA reported.
During the meeting, they stressed that the continuation of joint work and coordination stems from the deep belief in a unified destiny and the deep-rooted fraternal ties among the GCC states.
Saudi ambassador to Japan Naif bin Marzouq Al-Fahadi said that the meeting discussed integrating stances and coordinating toward supporting joint relations between the Gulf states and Japan, praising the GCC ambassadors for their efforts in continuing their cooperation in all fields.
The meeting was attended by Bahrain’s ambassador Ahmed Al-Dosari, Qatar’s ambassador Hassan Al-Emadi, Kuwait’s ambassador Hassan Zaman, Oman’s ambassador Mohammed Al-Busaidi, and the UAE’s ambassador Shehab Al-Fahim.
GCC ambassadors to Japan hold coordination meeting, headed by Saudi Arabia
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GCC ambassadors to Japan hold coordination meeting, headed by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia expresses concern over UAE pressure on STC, warns against threats to its security
- Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line”
- Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over what it described as pressure by the United Arab Emirates on Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to carry out military operations in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security and regional stability.
In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the reported moves were inconsistent with the principles of the Arab Coalition that supports the internationally recognised government of Yemen and undermined ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in the country.
#Statement | Pursuant to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 25/12/2025 corresponding to 5/7/1447 regarding the Kingdom’s concerted efforts, working with the brotherly United Arab Emirates, to end and contain the escalatory steps taken by the Southern… pic.twitter.com/lTyU0gLgpf
— Foreign Ministry (@KSAmofaEN) December 30, 2025
The ministry referred to earlier statements by the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the coalition leadership concerning the movement of ships carrying weapons and heavy vehicles from Fujairah port to Mukalla without official authorization.
Saudi Arabia stressed that any threat to its national security constituted a “red line,” adding that it would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to confront and neutralize such risks.
The Kingdom reaffirmed its support for Yemen’s security, stability, and sovereignty, as well as its full backing of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its government. It also reiterated that the southern issue is a just cause that can only be addressed through dialogue as part of a comprehensive political solution involving all Yemeni parties, including the STC.
Riyadh further emphasized the importance of the UAE responding to Yemen’s request to withdraw its military forces within 24 hours and to halt military or financial support to any Yemeni faction.
The statement called for wisdom to prevail in order to preserve Gulf unity, bilateral relations, and the shared goal of regional stability and development.
