RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with the President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi on Wednesday.

In a post on social media platform X, Prince Khalid said he was pleased to meet with Al-Alimi, other members of the Council, Yemen’s prime minister, and the Governor of Aden.

Prince Khalid added that Saudi-Yemeni relations, developments in Yemen, and efforts aimed at ending the Yemeni crisis within the framework of a comprehensive political solution in Yemen were discussed during the meeting. 

“We stressed the importance of continuing efforts, regarding the future of the southern issue, through the Riyadh conference to find a comprehensive vision for just solutions,” the minister wrote. 

He said he affirmed, during the meeting, the Kingdom’s continued support in providing economic assistance and a package of development projects and programs for the Yemeni people through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program in various Yemeni governorates.

“This support embodies the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security and stability and contributing to building a better future for Yemen and its people,” the minister said.