Saudi defense minister meets with Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council head

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi on Wednesday.
On behalf of the Kingdom’s leadership, Prince Khalid conveyed wishes for the security, stability and prosperity of Yemen, reiterating Saudi Arabia’s continued support for the council and stressing the importance of all parties prioritizing Yemen’s national interests.
The meeting, which was also attended by several members of the PLC, reviewed the Kingdom’s efforts to end the conflict in Yemen. It also discussed the coordination of a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni conflict under the supervision of the UN.
The Saudi minister and Al-Alimi had also met in October for similar talks.
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