Saudi ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Saeed Al Jaber said on Wednesday the reconstruction of Yemen will begin soon, and from the islands of Socotra.

Al Jaber, who is the supervisor of the reconstruction program, made the statement at a meeting with the Yemeni Minister of Public Works and Roads, Engineer Moeen Abdul Malik, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

Abdul Malik said that the launch of the Yemen reconstruction program will be a milestone for various affected Yemeni Governorates, especially Socotra, which is the first governorate to start work to promote development in all service and vital sectors in the archipelago.

Al Jaber said that his visit to Socotra followed the directives Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and in coordination with Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi and the legitimate government to start the reconstruction of Yemen, which will be launched from the Socotra Governorate to include the various sectors of priority and importance in the lives of Yemeni citizens.

Al Jaber pointed out that Saudi Arabia has provided great support for Yemen through the legitimate government, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center along with other organizations to alleviate the sufferings of the Yemeni people due to the ongoing situation in their country.



Last Update: Wednesday, 20 May 2020 KSA 09:51 - GMT 06:51