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Urgent: China, Saudi Arabia affirm support for Yemen's national unity

Xinhua, January 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

China and Saudi Arabia affirmed Tuesday their stance on support for the unity, independence and sovereignty of Yemen, while calling on all social, religious and political sects in the country to maintain their national solidarity.

"Any decision that may cause social disruption and chaos in Yemen should be avoided," China and Saudi Arabia said in a joint statement signed during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the Middle East nation.

The two countries also voiced their support for the legitimate regime of Yemen and for the resolutions of the UN Security Council as well as the proposals of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Yemen. Endi