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More Countries Welcome Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan declared the initiative on Monday. (AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan declared the initiative on Monday. (AFP)
    Washington, Riyadh – Ali Barada and Asharq Al-Awsat
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More Countries Welcome Saudi Initiative to End Yemen Crisis

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan declared the initiative on Monday. (AFP)
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan declared the initiative on Monday. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s new initiative for achieving peace in war-torn Yemen is gaining more support from world states and organizations.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the initiative designed to end the crisis and restart the political process.

Guterres thanked the Kingdom for backing UN peace efforts and called on all actors and stakeholders to “take this opportunity” to “facilitate an immediate agreement that brings Yemen back to a path toward peace.”

“The secretary-general welcomes all steps aimed at bringing the parties closer to a resolution in line with the efforts by his special envoy, Martin Griffiths, to secure a nationwide ceasefire, the re-opening of Sanaa 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,” said an official statement carried by Guterres’ deputy spokesman, Farhan Haq.

France welcomed the initiative and applauded the Yemeni government’s decision to engage. It urged the Iran-backed Houthi militias to respond favorably to this proposal so that a process to end the crisis can begin, and end the suffering of the Yemeni people.

It demanded that all Yemeni stakeholders implement a ceasefire and start negotiations to achieve a comprehensive, inclusive political agreement, under the auspices of the UN.

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Moscow welcomes the Saudi initiative.

“Moscow calls for an end to the long-standing armed conflict in Yemen, in a manner that guarantees stability and national harmony of the country,” the ministry said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Mauritania’s Foreign Ministry released a statement reiterating demand for an immediate, comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis based on the Security Council resolution 2216, the outcomes of the Yemeni National Dialogue and the Gulf initiative and its implementation mechanisms.

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu on Tuesday said that his country welcomes the initiative proposed by Saudi and stressed that Tokyo will support it.

“We ask the Houthis to make an immediate ceasefire and start a dialogue as soon as possible for a political solution,” Motegi said at a press conference in Tokyo.

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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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Albudaiwi Praises International Coalition for a Two-State Solution to Grant Palestinians Their Legitimate Rights

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, praised the launch of the International Coalition for a Two-State Solution, expressing hope that this coalition will help grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights to establish their state and live in peace and security.
This statement was made during his speech at the ministerial meeting titled "The Situation in Gaza and Implementing the Two-State Solution as a Path to Just Peace," organized by the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the European Union, and Norway, on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
Albudaiwi noted that holding this important event comes at an extremely critical time, as the situation in Gaza has reached one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our modern era. He emphasised the GCC's commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at alleviating the immense suffering of the Palestinian people, SPA reported.
He called for decisive action from the international community in light of the ongoing crimes committed by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, whose victims are the beleaguered Palestinian people, suffering from severe shortages of essential supplies, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of innocent lives, the majority of whom are women and children.
"These actions represent a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and those responsible for these violations must be held accountable," he stated.
During his speech, the GCC Secretary General also commended the ministerial committee formed by the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit for its significant diplomatic efforts in garnering international support for a ceasefire, ending the Israeli aggression in Gaza, and enhancing recognition of the Palestinian state while ensuring the flow of humanitarian aid to the neediest populations.
He expressed gratitude to all countries that have recognized the State of Palestine, urging other nations to take this step to affirm their commitment to international justice and support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. Moreover, he renewed the GCC's call for an international conference that includes all relevant parties to end the occupation and ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. He emphasized that this solution is the only way to achieve peace and stability for both Palestinians and Israelis.
He pointed out that the international community must recognise that the continued expansion of Israeli settlements and repeated violations of Islamic holy sites, particularly Al Aqsa Mosque, exacerbate tensions in the region. "These practices not only threaten the prospects for peace but also constitute violations of international law, complicating the path toward a two-state solution, which remains the only viable option for achieving a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace," Albudaiwi said.
In conclusion, he asserted that the time has come to turn words into actions, and the international community has a moral and legal obligation to take decisive steps, not only to provide immediate relief to Gaza but also to ensure a just and lasting peace. "The GCC stands ready to cooperate with all parties to achieve these goals," he concluded.