The United Arab Emirates warmly welcomed Saudi Arabia’s dedicated peace efforts to secure stability across war-torn Yemen, its foreign ministry announced Friday. UAE officials specifically praised the kingdom’s commitment to advancing Yemeni interests and fulfilling legitimate aspirations for prosperity. Furthermore, they emphasized Riyadh’s crucial role in safeguarding national unity during recent regional tensions.
Saudi Arabia firmly condemned recent military actions by Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council in Hadramout and al-Mahra governorates just one day earlier. Kingdom authorities warned these moves risked causing an “unjustified escalation” that undermines fragile peace prospects.
Consequently, Riyadh reaffirmed its unwavering priority, which is preserving Yemen’s territorial integrity through peaceful dialogue and diplomatic solutions, with Saudi diplomats continuing exhausting every avenue to calm the volatile situation.
Broad Yemeni Support Solidifies Coalition
Seventeen major Yemeni political parties and factions publicly endorsed Saudi Arabia’s principled stance on southern governorate stability, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported Friday. These groups described Riyadh’s position as addressing a just cause with deep historical and social significance for all Yemenis, specifically welcoming the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s call to restore calm in Hadramout and al-Mahra through urgent de-escalation. This unified Yemeni backing demonstrates growing regional confidence in the kingdom’s mediation strategy.
Saudi leadership remains steadfastly focused on forging a lasting political settlement that honors Yemeni sovereignty and delivers security for its people. The kingdom’s consistent, neutral diplomacy continues to unite regional partners around a shared vision for peace.
