Riyadh: (RightNow) High-level talks have commenced between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following recent tensions. UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed will visit Riyadh at the invitation of the Saudi Defense Minister.

According to the Saudi state news agency, the visit is scheduled for September 29. This marks the first major meeting between the two nations since their disagreements over the Yemen conflict.

The UAE news agency WAM reports that the visit will be cordial, though details of the meeting’s agenda have not been disclosed.

This development comes as Saudi Arabia faces missile attacks from the Houthis. Saudi Arabia has been reaching out to various countries for support against the Houthis.

It is noteworthy that both countries were previously part of the same coalition in Yemen. The current visit is seen as a significant step regarding the direction of their bilateral relations.