Author: AFPID: 1542031468968874700Mon, 2018-11-12 12:10
RIYADH: King Salman held talks with British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
Hunt, who is also expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, met the King in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency said.
The minister said he would discuss the war in Yemen where Britain is supporting fresh UN efforts for peace talks.
“Britain has a unique position, both as pen-holder at the UN Security Council and as a key influencer in the region, so today I am traveling to the Gulf to demand that all sides commit to this process,” Hunt said. He also said he would discuss the case of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Earlier, Hunt met with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir.
Hunts visit comes after British undersecretary for foreign affairs Simon McDonald held talks with Prince Mohammed and Jubeir in Riyadh.
During his Gulf tour, Hunt will also meet Abu Dhabis Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Yemeni Vice President Ali Mohsen Al-Ahmar and Yemeni Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Yamani.
* With AFP
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