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The foreign ministers of Arab nations have reportedly agreed to form an Arab united force to combat the militancy and for preserving the Arab national security.

"This is a great progress and a historical move in terms of the Arab joint work that an Arab united force will be established for the first time and work in the name of Arab states," Arab League Chief Nabil al-Arabi said at a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukry.

The decision was taken by the Arab foreign ministers at a preparatory meeting convened in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. They have discussed the Yemeni crisis and Saudi-led air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen. The move is based on the Common Arab Defense Treaty signed in 1950.

The common defense force likely to be acted as NATO, in fighting the rebellions and militants in the Arab region. The situation in Yemen was worsened after the Houthi rebels ousted the Yemeni President Abd-Rabbo Mansour Hadi in February and forced him to flee the capital city Sanaa to the southern seaside city of Aden.

Saudi official media reported on Thursday evening that Hadi has arrived in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh. The Yemeni president is expected to attend the Arab Summit to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh during March 28-29.

The decision would benefit all the nations to protect the nations from international terror groups like ISIL and Al-Qaida.

-Kannamsai