Turkish and Saudi leaders discuss Yemen conflict

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed by phone the military offensive against Houthi militants in Yemen with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

Erdogan said the international community was concerned over the events taking place in Yemen and said the unity, safety and stability of the country was at risk, presidential sources in Ankara said on Friday. 

Salman shared information with the Turkish President about the military operation and airstrikes launched by Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies against Houthi positions in Yemen.

Meanwhile, Turkish foreign minister has ruled out military support for the Saudi Arabian-backed operation.

During a televised interview Friday, Mevlut Cavusoglu said: "We said we can give every kind of support, including intelligence, but not military support."

"Houthis are a small group. With foreign support, they took over Yemen," Cavusoglu said, adding: "The most concrete solution is a political one. There is no need for a sectarian war. There is no need for Iran to face off against Arab countries."

In an interview with French network FRANCE 24 on Thursday, Erdogan said that Ankara may consider providing "logistical support" to the mission.