RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to the security and stability of Yemen.
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al Zouba, in Riyadh, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan congratulated Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba on her appointment as Yemen’s Foreign Minister, expressing his aspiration to continue joint efforts between the two countries in a manner that serves their interests and enhances stability in the region.
#Riyadh | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba. pic.twitter.com/6rWbM6YNLX
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) August 16, 2026
The meeting reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s steadfast position in supporting the security and stability of Yemen. The two sides also discussed developments in the region and several topics of mutual interest.
It may be recalled that the Saudi Masam Project removed 5,287 landmines from across Yemen during the first week of August as part of its ongoing humanitarian demining campaign.
#فيديو | اجتماع معالي وزيرة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين، الدكتورة أفراح الزوبة @afrah_alzouba مع وزير الخارجية السعودي، صاحب السمو الأمير فيصل بن فرحان @FaisalbinFarhan في مقر وزارة الخارجية السعودية 🇸🇦🇾🇪https://t.co/0mQ3FsQFRC pic.twitter.com/fXgEeRpD7e
— وزارة خارجية الجمهورية اليمنية (@yemen_mofa) August 16, 2026
The project, funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), dismantled 69 anti-tank mines, 24 anti-personnel mines, 5,151 unexploded ordnance items, and 43 explosive devices.
The total number of mines and explosive remnants cleared since the launch of the Masam Project has now reached 583,513.
Through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia continues its efforts to clear Yemeni territory of mines through the Masam Project.
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The initiative aims to protect civilians, prevent further casualties, and help create safer conditions for the Yemeni people to live with greater security and dignity.
In June this year, Saudi Arabia provided nearly $60 million in fresh financial assistance to help Yemen’s internationally recognised government meet salary obligations for public sector employees.
The funds were channelled through the Saudi Programme for Development and Reconstruction of Yemen (SPDRY) and are intended to ease the Yemeni government’s budgetary pressures and ensure the continued payment of state employees.
Saudi Arabia has remained one of the principal supporters of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, providing financial assistance, development programmes and humanitarian support to help sustain public institutions and facilitate economic recovery amid years of conflict.
