His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, witnessed yesterday the signing ceremony of the Riyadh Agreement, Between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council, in the presence of the Yemeni President, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi. For his part, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said: “I appreciate the great efforts exerted by the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in unifying the Yemeni rank and its pivotal role in reaching the (Riyadh Agreement). "His people enjoy security, stability and development."
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud thanked His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and praised the UAE's sacrifices in the yards of honor with the Kingdom's soldiers and their colleagues in the rest of the coalition forces on Yemeni soil.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a speech during the signing ceremony, which took place at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh, under the auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia: «We confirm that the Kingdom's attitudes towards Yemen as authentic as the authenticity of his dear people. , Which we have bonds of religion, kinship and neighborhood ».
He praised the response of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi and the Southern Transitional Council to the Kingdom's call for dialogue and what was reached in the Riyadh agreement, and that God makes it a good start for a new phase of stability, construction and development in Yemen. ».
His Highness said, "Since the Yemen crisis began, our main concern has been to support the brotherly Yemeni people, in response to the request of their legitimate president, and based on the principle of self-defense, and to stop external interventions that seek to impose a new reality on him by force of arms, and to turn against his legitimacy and institutions." And threaten the security of its neighbors, the security of the region and its vital waterways for the whole world. ”
Later, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which the two sides discussed the brotherly relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia at the levels. All, in addition to the developments of the Yemeni file, and ways to help the brotherly Yemeni people, to achieve their legitimate aspirations for development and peace.
They also reviewed the latest developments in the Gulf and the Middle East, and regional and international issues of common concern.
During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirmed the depth of the UAE-Saudi relations, which are based on a solid base of understanding, trust, mutual respect and common destiny, and valued the role of Saudi Arabia in promoting stability in the region during these exceptional circumstances witnessing it.
Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman praised the UAE's positive role in reaching the Riyadh agreement.
The UN envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, yesterday welcomed the agreement, saying that the agreement is a step towards a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The Arab League considered the Riyadh agreement an important step to preserve the entire Yemeni soil and prevent Yemen from sliding towards further division.
The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, yesterday, praised the signing of the agreement, and stressed that the agreement will contribute to enhancing the security and stability of Yemen. He expressed the organization's appreciation for the role played by the UAE in reaching the Riyadh agreement.
Egypt welcomed the signing of the Riyadh agreement yesterday, and appreciated the efforts exerted by the UAE and Saudi Arabia to reach the agreement.
The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, also praised the Riyadh agreement and stressed its importance in strengthening Yemeni unity and resolving disputes.The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the agreement and praised Saudi Arabia's pioneering and strategic role in maintaining regional security and stability.
Mohammed bin Zayed:
"Our heartfelt wishes that good and peace prevail throughout Yemen, and that his people enjoy security and stability."
Mohammed bin Salman:
«UAE made great sacrifices in the yards of honor with coalition forces».