UN Secretary General António Guterres (File image)
New York (UNA-OIC) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed Saudi Arabia’s announcement of an initiative to end the conflict and resume the political process in Yemen, expressing thanks to the Kingdom for its support to the efforts of the United Nations.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, Guterres also welcomed all steps aimed at bringing the concerned parties closer to a resolution in line with the efforts by UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, to secure a nationwide ceasefire, the re-opening of Sana’a airport, the regular flow of fuel and other commodities into Yemen through Hodeidah port and move to an inclusive political process to reach a comprehensive negotiated settlement to end the conflict.
The UN chief urged all the parties to seize this opportunity and work with the special envoy on the way forward in good faith and without preconditions. He reiterated that all actors and stakeholders must do their utmost to facilitate an immediate agreement that brings Yemen back to a path towards peace.
