Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman received Yemen’s President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi on Wednesday.

During the meeting, they discussed the developments in Yemen, the steps to implement the Riyadh Agreement, and the efforts of UN envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths to reach a comprehensive political solution in the war-torn country, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

They also reviewed the efforts to restore Yemen's institutions, security, and stability.

The meeting was also attended by Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Muhammad Bin Saeed Al-Jaber.

In a tweet early Thursday, Prince Khalid said that he discussed the developments in Yemen with President Hadi and apprised him of the keenness of the Saudi leadership to achieve stability, security, and development for the Yemeni people.

He assured the Yemeni president that implementation of the Riyadh Agreement will move forward to promote peace and stability, putting the interest of Yemenis above all considerations.