Riyadh: Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Riyadh on Wednesday with President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, along with members of the council and senior Yemeni officials.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the meeting was attended by PLC members Tariq Saleh, Abdul Rahman Al-Mahrami, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer, and Othman Mujalli, as well as Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Braik and Minister of State and Governor of Aden Governorate Abdulrahman Al-Yafei.

During the meeting, the minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, along with their wishes for security, stability, and prosperity for Yemen and its people. President Al-Alimi, in turn, conveyed his greetings and appreciation to the Saudi leadership.

The talks highlighted the fraternal relations between the two countries and discussed developments in Yemen, including ongoing efforts to end the Yemeni crisis through a comprehensive political solution aimed at achieving lasting security and stability. The meeting also underscored the importance of continuing efforts related to the future of the southern cause through the Riyadh conference to develop an inclusive vision for just solutions.

The defense minister reaffirmed the Kingdom's continued support for Yemen, in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership to present economic support and a package of development projects and programs to assist the Yemeni people. The initiatives will be implemented through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) across various Yemeni governorates.

Prince Khalid bin Salman underscored that this support reflects Saudi Arabia's commitment to strengthening Yemeni security and stability and contributing to a better future for Yemen and its people.

Advisor to Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jaber, and Major General Dr. Mohammed bin Obaid Al-Qahtani attended the meeting.