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 Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
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GCC Expresses Grave Concern Over Instability in South Asia

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi expressed on Saturday the deep concern of member states over the deteriorating security situation in South Asia, calling on all parties to exercise restraint, prioritize dialogue, and resume urgent negotiations between Pakistan and India.

Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of numerous innocent civilians.

He underscored the critical importance of resolving disputes through peaceful means in line with international law and the UN Charter, to safeguard security, peace, and stability in the region. He reiterated the GCC’s firm stance against terrorism in all its forms.

Moreover, Albudaiwi renewed the GCC member states' call for the international community to intensify its efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Jammu and Kashmir issue based on the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.