Riyadh, Nov. 05, 2019, SPA -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani praised the signing of the Riyadh Agreement between the Yemeni Government and the Southern Transitional Council, describing it as an important historic step to preserve Yemen's security, stability and unity, and unify Yemeni efforts to confront the Iranian-backed Houthi militia and restore legitimacy on Yemeni lands. The Secretary General praised the sincere efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to reach this historic agreement, based on the Kingdom's firm policy. -- SPA 22:12 LOCAL TIME 19:12 GMT 0049 www.spa.gov.sa/w1204661