Saudi defense minister welcomes dissolution of Yemen’s STC

By Tarek Chouiref

ISTANBUL (AA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman on Friday welcomed the decision by southern Yemeni figures to dissolve the Southern Transitional Council (STC), describing it as a “courageous step” that prioritizes a solution to the southern issue.

In a post on the US social media company X, bin Salman said the move would encourage broader participation by southern Yemenis in the Riyadh conference and help bring different southern voices together.

He added that Saudi Arabia will form a preparatory committee, in consultation with southern figures, to organize the conference, stressing that its outcomes will be supported and presented as part of efforts toward a comprehensive political solution in Yemen.