Saudi crown prince discusses Yemen plans with US national security adviser

RIYADH, 30 September 2021, (TON): Saudi state news agency said “Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the kingdom’s initiative to end the Yemeni crisis during discussions with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.”

The initiative includes a comprehensive ceasefire under UN supervision and the opening of Yemen's Sanaa international airport for flights to and from selected locations, the agency said.

 It further said Sullivan affirmed his country's commitment to support the kingdom defending its territory against threats, including missile and drone attacks backed by Iran.

He said “President Joe Biden endorsed the Saudi goal of advancing a durable political solution and end the Yemeni conflict.”

The two countries urged intensive diplomatic engagements in pursuit of that goal and emphasised the importance of the Houthis’ participating in good faith in political talks with the Yemeni government under the auspices of the UN.

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