Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Initiative for Commercial Flights Between Amman, Sanaa

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates' initiative to operate regular commercial flights between Amman and Sanaa to facilitate civilian movement and address the humanitarian needs of the Yemeni people. Commending the Yemeni government's approval of the measure as a positive step toward serving the Yemeni people and alleviating humanitarian suffering, the Saudi ministry urged the Houthis to engage positively with the initiative and cease escalatory practices that exacerbate the country's crisis. The ministry reiterated its unwavering support for all efforts aimed at achieving security and stability in Yemen, preserving its sovereignty, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people. The Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates had announced that Royal Jordanian Airlines would implement an initiative to operate regular flights from Amman to Sanaa, noting that work would proceed to complete the technical and logistical procedures for this. The Jordanian Foreign Ministry affirmed that the initiative comes in support of Saudi Arabia's efforts to back the peace process in Yemen, and in implementation of previous understandings regarding the operation of commercial flights between Jordan and Yemen.