Saudi Arabia: We affirm support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the legitimate government to end the coup in Yemen

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The Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, confirmed its full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, the legitimate government, and the Yemeni people, to end the coup in Yemen and restore the state and its institutions from the Houthi terrorist militia, which has chosen military escalation as an alternative to peace, deepening the humanitarian and economic suffering of Yemen and its brotherly people, and continuing to threaten the region and maritime navigation in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The Saudi Cabinet praised the outcomes of the emergency meeting of the Political and Defense Strategic Committee of the Makkah Defense Alliance, which included a reaffirmation of solidarity among the three countries and their unified stance in facing the "unjust attacks on the Kingdom, which included Mecca, Medina, civilian targets, and economic facilities, and the agreement reached during the meeting to activate collective deterrence and immediately move to practical implementation of joint defense commitments; enhancing military readiness, integration, and the ability to confront those threats.

At the beginning of the session, the Saudi Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the content of his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara, during which they reviewed the prospects of relations and aspects of bilateral cooperation, in addition to discussing the latest developments in the region.

In another context, the Saudi Cabinet highly appreciated the content of the annual royal speech of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shura Council; which included noble themes summarizing the constants and principles of the state, highlighting the achievements of (Saudi Vision 2030) and the gains of developmental reforms and economic movement, as well as the foundations of foreign policy and its steadfast positions that have had a tangible impact on enhancing the status of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its active role regionally and internationally.

In this context, the council appreciated the role of the Shura Council in supporting the comprehensive development journey in the Kingdom and enhancing integration and coordination with government agencies, as well as contributing to the development of the legislative and regulatory system and raising the level of performance efficiency. It emphasized in this regard that the aspirations of citizens and the interests of the nation will always remain a focal point in the work of state agencies; they will be cited and guided by them in their decisions and strategic directions.