Gargash Discusses with US, UN Officials Situation in Yemen

Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Anwar Gargash. Asharq Al-Awsat
Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Anwar Gargash. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Gargash Discusses with US, UN Officials Situation in Yemen

Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Anwar Gargash. Asharq Al-Awsat
Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Anwar Gargash. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, Dr. Anwar Gargash, discussed on Tuesday the situation in Yemen with David Gressly, UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, and US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking.

The meeting touched upon international efforts to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis that would end the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs also attended the talks.

Gargash highlighted the UAE's support for all efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political solution that includes all Yemeni parties to ensure the establishment of stability and peace and strengthen prospects for prosperity and development in Yemen.

He then welcomed the formation of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing hope that this step would contribute to advancing peace efforts through serious dialogue that addresses all matters related to the Yemeni crisis.



GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
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GCC Welcomes Agreement between Yemen Govt, Houthis

Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)
Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special representative for Yemen, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Cairo, Egypt, on Aug. 28, 2023. (AP)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi welcomed on Wednesday the agreement between the legitimate Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias to de-escalate the situation with regard to the Yemeni banking sector and airlines.

The agreement was announced by the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on Tuesday.

Albudaiwi expressed the GCC's support for all regional and international efforts and the efforts led by the UN special envoy aimed at achieving peace and security in Yemen.

The announcement underscores the importance the international community attaches to the Yemeni crisis, he added, hoping the agreement will pave the way for Yemeni parties to start the political process, under UN auspices, to reach a comprehensive political solution that achieves security and stability in the country.

He reiterated the GCC's continued support and full solidarity with Yemen, its government and people, and its keenness to encourage all efforts to de-escalate and maintain stability in order to reach peace.