On January 3, local time, Saudi Arabia said it welcomed the request made by Yemeni presidential chairman Rashad Alimi to hold a comprehensive meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh to invite all political and social forces in southern Yemen to participate in dialogue and discuss a just solution to the southern issue. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Saudi side called on all constituent forces in southern Yemen to actively participate in this meeting and form an overall solution to the southern issue through dialogue in order to respond to the legitimate demands of the southern people. The statement pointed out that Saudi Arabia's response to the above request reflects the close relationship between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and also conforms to the common interests of both sides in the current situation. The statement also said that this move is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support and promote the security and stability of the Republic of Yemen.

On January 3, local time, Saudi Arabia said it welcomed the request made by Yemeni presidential chairman Rashad Alimi to hold a comprehensive meeting in the Saudi capital Riyadh to invite all political and social forces in southern Yemen to participate in dialogue and discuss a just solution to the southern issue. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Saudi side called on all constituent forces in southern Yemen to actively participate in this meeting and form an overall solution to the southern issue through dialogue in order to respond to the legitimate demands of the southern people. The statement pointed out that Saudi Arabia's response to the above request reflects the close relationship between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, and also conforms to the common interests of both sides in the current situation. The statement also said that this move is part of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to support and promote the security and stability of the Republic of Yemen.