Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Finance Minister Mohammad Al-Jadaan, who is also the acting minister of economy and planning, met here on Tuesday with US Special Envoy for Yemen Timothy Lenderking.

During the meeting, they discussed developments in Yemen, as well as joint efforts to support humanitarian operations in Yemen.

The meeting was attended by a number of officials from the finance ministry and US Embassy in Riyadh.

The US envoy expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's generous support over the decades for the people of Yemen, especially at this critical juncture, and encouraged continued assistance and contributions, the US State Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, the US special envoy also met with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir.

During the meeting, Al-Jubeir briefed Lenderking on Saudi Arabia’s efforts toward supporting humanitarian operations in Yemen.

The US special envoy for Yemen is currently on an official visit to the region. During his visit, he will travel to several Gulf countries from Feb. 22 to March 3, the Department of State announced on Monday.

“The Department of State said in a statement that Lender king’s discussions will focus on "the United States' dual-track approach to end the conflict in Yemen: a lasting political solution and humanitarian relief for the Yemeni people."