RIYADH: Yemen’s Information Minister Muammar Al-Aryani has expressed gratitude to the Saudi government under the leadership of King Salman for the support provided to Yemen’s legitimate government and its media institutions.
He said the Kingdom’s support, which played a major role in restoring normalcy, is highly appreciated by the Yemeni government and its political leadership.
The minister’s remarks came during his visit to the new headquarters of the Gulf Radio and Television Corporation in Riyadh.
He said that cooperation offered by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information helped Yemen’s media institutions and journalists to overcome challenges posed by the militias.
Al-Aryani said Houthi militias have prosecuted, kidnapped and killed journalists, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of media professionals.
The minister also accused the militias of suppressing press freedom.
He said the Kingdom’s support, which played a major role in restoring normalcy, is highly appreciated by the Yemeni government and its political leadership.
The minister’s remarks came during his visit to the new headquarters of the Gulf Radio and Television Corporation in Riyadh.
He said that cooperation offered by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information helped Yemen’s media institutions and journalists to overcome challenges posed by the militias.
Al-Aryani said Houthi militias have prosecuted, kidnapped and killed journalists, resulting in the displacement of hundreds of media professionals.
The minister also accused the militias of suppressing press freedom.
