The official spokesman for the coalition forces, the “Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen,” Major General Turki Al-Maliki, announced at dawn today (Sunday) that two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militias towards Khamis Mushait and a drone in the Riyadh region were intercepted and destroyed.
Earlier, the Saudi Civil Defense issued an early warning in Riyadh, Abha, and Khamis Mushait before announcing that the danger had passed.
On Saturday, the “Coalition” announced the interception and destruction of 4 marches in 3 Saudi regions (Riyadh, Eastern and Southern), after destroying two ballistic missile launching pads in Saada Governorate.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Ayman Al-Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan, the recent developments in the region, and the efforts made to contain conflicts there and limit their negative repercussions at the regional and international levels.
During a phone call that Prince Faisal bin Farhan received from Al-Safadi on Saturday, the two sides discussed the importance of continuing coordination and joint consultation regarding the current challenges.
They also affirmed the solidarity of Saudi Arabia and Jordan in the face of everything that might undermine their security and stability, in a way that contributes to strengthening the security of the countries of the region and preserving the interests of their peoples.
In Manama, on Sunday, the foreign ministers of the Gulf states discussed developments in the regional and international situation, and strengthening political coordination and joint action, in conjunction with the holding of a new round of the Gulf-Russian strategic dialogue, as part of the two sides’ efforts to expand areas of cooperation and exchange views on common issues.
Jassim Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, said in a statement that the meeting, headed by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdul Latif Al-Zayani, will discuss a number of files related to the joint work process, and will also review the latest political developments on the regional and international arenas.
The Manama meetings gain additional importance with the holding of the ninth joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf-Russian Strategic Dialogue, on the sidelines of the 168th ministerial session, with the aim of strengthening relations between the two sides and expanding the horizons of partnership in various fields.
Al-Budaiwi explained that the Gulf-Russian meeting comes within the framework of the GCC countries’ direction towards consolidating their relations with regional and international countries and blocs, and building strategic partnerships that enhance their presence and role on the international arena.
The Secretary-General indicated that the talks will address ways to develop Gulf-Russian cooperation, and exchange views on issues of common interest, in a way that serves the interests of both sides. The strategic dialogue between the Gulf Cooperation Council and Russia is based on a memorandum of understanding signed by the two parties during the month of November 2011, which formed an institutional framework for developing relations and political consultation, and enhancing cooperation in common fields.
Al-Budaiwi stressed the continuation of efforts aimed at pushing Gulf-Russian relations towards greater cooperation, in a way that achieves mutual interests and enhances the partnership between the two parties.
