United Arab Emirates State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash held talks in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with United Nations special envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, on efforts to resolve the crisis in the war-torn country.
Discussions focused on reaching a ceasefire in Yemen and developing the peace process, reported the UAE state news agency (WAM).
Griffiths hailed the UAE’s ongoing support to the UN in its efforts to establish peace and stability in Yemen.
Gargash, for his part, said Abu Dhabi is keen on ensuring the success of these efforts in order to resolve the crisis.
He also expressed deep appreciation for the Saudi leadership and the central role it is playing, which will help establish peace throughout the region.
He specifically underlined the Riyadh Agreement and the need to implement all of its articles in order to boost the chances of the political solution in Yemen.
The UAE, as part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition, will back the Saudi and UN efforts to reach a ceasefire and pave the way for a necessary political phase that leads Yemen to stability and prosperity, Gargash said.