RIYADH: Saudi and Yemeni government officials held talks in Riyadh focusing on ensuring a lasting truce for the war-ravaged country.

The discussions took place between Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khaled bin Salman and Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed and the members of his Cabinet.

Prince Khaled said: “Saudi Arabia hopes that the truce will contribute to the … efforts to reach a political settlement in Yemen, through consultations held under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council.”

Saeed said the consultations offered a glimmer of hope for the Yemeni people that peace would prevail.