Saudi Arabia is a critical partner: US Yemen envoy

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Timothy Lenderking discussed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to finding a solution to the conflict and supporting Yemenis. (File/@StateDept_NEA)

• Prince Khalid and Lenderking discussed diplomatic efforts and Saudi Arabia’s commitment to finding a solution to the conflict and supporting Yemenis

LONDON: Saudi Arabia is a critical partner of the US, the country’s envoy to Yemen said on Thursday in talks about resolving the conflict.

“The US recognizes the conflict in Yemen cannot be resolved without Saudi support,” Timothy Lenderking said after a meeting with the Kingdom’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

The U.S. recognizes the conflict in Yemen cannot be resolved without Saudi support. #USEnvoyYemen Lenderking discussed with @kbsalsaud ongoing diplomatic efforts & Saudi commitment to finding a solution to the conflict & supporting Yemenis. Saudi Arabia is a critical partner. pic.twitter.com/3tGa3A8gIB

— U.S. State Dept - Near Eastern Affairs (@StateDept_NEA) February 25, 2021

Prince Khalid and Lenderking also discussed diplomatic efforts and Saudi Arabia’s commitment to finding a solution to the conflict and supporting Yemenis.