Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Monday that strong ties with the UAE are vital for regional stability, while acknowledging differences in their views on the situation in Yemen.
“The relationship with the UAE from our perspective is critically important. It is an important element of regional stability and therefore the Kingdom is always keen on having a strong, positive relationship with the UAE as [an] important partner within the GCC,” Prince Faisal said.
“Obviously, when it comes to Yemen there is a difference of view. The UAE has now decided to leave Yemen, and I think if that indeed is the case and the UAE has completely left the issue of Yemen, then the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take responsibility. I think that will be the building block for making sure that the relationship with UAE continues strong and continues to serve the interest not just of both countries but the region.”
The top Saudi diplomat was speaking in a joint news conference with his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw.
During the news conference, Prince Faisal announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Saudi-Polish Coordination Council.
The council would look at means of further developing and broadening economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Poland in the different sectors.
Prince Faisal also said that he discussed with Sikorski different regional and international matters including the situation in each of Yemen, Sudan and Palestine, including the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
The meeting also touched on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Prince Faisal renewing the Kingdom’s support for peaceful solutions to the crisis.
For his part, Sikorski hailed the ties with Saudi Arabia, saying that the Kingdom was a strategic partner in the Middle East.
He also expressed his appreciation for the Saudi efforts for Ukraine.
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