Theresa May raises concerns on Khashoggi’s investigation and Yemen conflict

cde.news desk 29 June 2019, 13:56 · 1 min read

epa07681407 British Prime Minister Theresa May (L) holds talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia (R) during the second day of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, 29 June 2019. It is the first time Japan will host a G20 summit. The summit gathers leaders from 19 countries and the European Union to discuss topics such as global economy, trade and investment, innovation and employment. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN / POOL

Theresa May has raised concerns about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and the humanitarian cost of the conflict in Yemen during a face-to-face meeting with the Saudi crown prince at the G20 summit in Osaka.

The prime minister held a bilateral meeting with Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday at what will be May’s final global summit before she steps down in July.

A senior government official said May had called for an open and transparent legal process in the case of the Saudi journalist who was murdered in Istanbul – and underlined the importance of the relationship between the UK and Saudi Arabia.

“On accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the PM said the legal process needed to be open and transparent,” the senior official said, adding that the pair had “concluded by agreeing on the importance of the relationship” and of “regional stability.

via The Guardian

Topics Jamal Khashoggi Mohammed bin Salman.Saudi Arabia Theresa May UK