Saudi Arabia pledges $1.2 billion in aid to support the Yemeni Government

Riyadh – Saba
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak, met today with the US Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, to discuss developments in the situation and efforts to establish peace in Yemen.

Bin Mubarak touched on the efforts of the Presidential Leadership Council and the government in supporting peace efforts, praising the continuous efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all fields and the recent economic support to Yemen, achieving its aspirations to establish a comprehensive and just peace in accordance with the agreed terms of reference.

For his part, the US ambassador renewed his country’s position in support of the efforts of the UN envoy to achieve peace in Yemen, stressing his country’s firm position in supporting the Presidential Leadership Council, and the security, unity and stability of Yemen.