British PM calls Saudi King over Syria, Yemen

British Prime Minister David Cameron called the King of Saudi Arabia, the British government spokesperson said Thursday.

The Prime Minister called King Salman of Saudi Arabia this evening to discuss plans for the Syria donors conference, taking place in London on February 4.

The call also covered Yemen, the spokesman added.

The Prime Minister congratulated the King on the first anniversary of his accession to the throne.

Both leaders agreed the Syria donors conference would be an important opportunity to boost support for refugees in the region, including through significant additional funding.

Agreeing to work together to make the conference the greatest possible success, the King promised high-level attendance from Saudi Arabia.

On Yemen, the Prime Minister and King agreed on both the need for a political solution and for international humanitarian law to be respected at all times.

Source: MENA