Riyadh, Jumada II 3, 1436, Mar 23, 2015, SPA -- Prince Saud Al-Faisal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed the depth of historical and strong relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, pointing out that these relations are based on mutual respect, the service of joint common interest and the endeavour to achieve international peace and security. These relations were clearly reflected by a visit to the United Kingdom paid by a Saudi senior delegation led by the Deputy Crown Prince. During this visit, bilateral relations in various fields between the two countries were discussed. During a joint press conference with British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond at the headquarters of the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Riyadh today, Prince Saud said: "As an extension of cooperation between the two countries, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince received today the British Foreign Secretary. During the two audiences, important regional and international issues were discussed, particularly in light of the serious situation witnessed by the region as well as the need for exchanging opinions and consultation, coordinating stances and agreeing on ways to address such issues." "At the forefront of these files, the serious escalation in Yemen - carried out by Al-Houthi militia coup against the constitutional legitimacy - represents a threat to the security and stability of Yemen, the region and the whole world," Prince Saud said, noting in this regard the positive and constructive role of the United Kingdom of Britain as well as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and international partners in supporting the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanism or in presiding over the Conference of the Friends of Yemen. "The solution in Yemen can only be reached through international consensus rejecting the coup and its consequences, including the withdrawal of armed Al-Houthi from all state institutions in addition to enabling the legitimate government to practice its constitutional tasks," Prince Saud added, stressing that Gulf and Yemeni security is an integral part. The Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed "the importance of immediate response to the invitation of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi regarding holding a conference in Riyadh under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council to be attended by all Yemeni political parties who are willing to maintain security and stability in Yemen. This conference is supported by the government of England." --More 20:02 LOCAL TIME 17:02 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w