RIYADH, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the agreements reached between the Yemeni government and Houthi rebels in Sweden, Saudi Press Agency reported.

The United Nations' Secretary General Antonio Guterres (C) holds a press conference together with Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström (R) and UN special envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths following peace consultations taking place at Johannesberg Castle in Rimbo, north of Stockholm, Sweden, on December 13, 2018. (Photo: VCG)

A source from the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Saudi Arabia is committed to a political solution in Yemen to ensure its security and stability.

The source, who remained anonymous, urged the Houthis to reach a comprehensive political solution for the interests of Yemenis.

The handover of Hodeidah port in Yemen was an important step to help reduce the suffering of Yemenis by allowing the entry of humanitarian aids, he added.

A Saudi-led Arab coalition has been leading a war in Yemen since 2015 in support of the Yemeni exiled government against Houthi militias.