Arab Parliament welcomes Yemen initiative on Southern Crisis

Cairo, Jan. 4 (SANA)The Arab Parliament on Sunday welcomed an initiative byRashad Mohammed al-Alimi, President of Yemens Presidential Leadership Council, to convene a comprehensive conference inSaudi Arabiaaimed at addressing the crisis in southern Yemen, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and dialogue.

In a statement published on its official website, the parliament reaffirmed its support for security and stability inYemenand urged Yemenis to participate in the conference and engage in dialogue to reach sustainable political solutions that serve the countrys national interests.

A Yemeni presidency source said on Saturday that al-Alimi had formally requested Saudi Arabia host the talks, a proposal that Riyadh accepted. The initiative has received support from several Arab states, as well as theArab Leagueand theMuslim World League.

Saudi Arabias Ministry of Foreign Affairs also welcomed the call for inclusive dialogue in Riyadh, describing it as an important step toward advancing negotiations and praised Saudi Arabias role in sponsoring the process.

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