“The United States welcomes the pledge by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to provide $2 billion in economic support for the Central Bank of Yemen, as well as the pledge by Saudi Arabia to provide $1 billion for development projects and fuel support. This economic support will help stabilize the economy, improve Yemenis’ access to basic services, and ease the economic crisis that causes so much suffering.”

–Ned Price, U.S. State Department spokesperson, in a statement welcoming Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s Economic and Humanitarian Support for Yemen. [state.gov]