Abu Dhabi (UNA-OIC) – UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash discussed the ceasefire efforts and latest political developments in Yemen with UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths.
This came as Gargash received here on Sunday, at the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the UN official, who hailed the UAE’s constant support for the international organization’s efforts to establish peace and stability in Yemen.
The UAE minister thanked the UN envoy for the updates he provided on the situation in Yemen. He also reiterated the UAE’s support for the UN and its determination to ensure the success of the ongoing endeavors to put an end to the Yemeni crisis.
Gargash expressed sincere appreciation of the role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in promoting the prospects of peace in the region, citing in this respect the Riyadh Agreement, the full implementation of which, he said, is conducive to enhancing the prospects of a political settlement in Yemen.
“The UAE, being part of the Arab Coalition in Yemen, will continue to support the Saudi and UN endeavors to reach a ceasefire in Yemen in order to stop the bloodshed and usher in the political process needed for ensuring stability and prosperity in the country,” he said.
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