The return of Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalek to the interim capital Aden following a visit to several governorates has been welcomed by the international community.
In a statement welcoming his return, US Charge d’Affaires Cathy Westley said Thursday that all parties should “work together toward restoring peace and stability, addressing the public’s needs, improving basic services, and promoting economic recovery.”
“We stand with the Yemeni people and support the government’s efforts to realize the hopes and aspirations of all Yemenis for a better future,” she added.
Abdulmalek had made short visits to Shabwa and Hadhramaut governorates.
The EU Delegation to Yemen also welcomed his return to Aden.
“We urge all parties to ensure safe and smooth functioning of the government. Only while in Yemen can the government address the needs of all Yemenis,” it said in a statement on Twitter.
“Parties must commit to the full implementation of the Riyadh Agreement and support the UN-led peace efforts,” it added.
The Heads of missions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the US also welcomed the return of the Prime Minister to the temporary capital.
"It is vital that the government is fully supported to bring security and stability, and deliver the essential services, including economic reforms, that the people of Yemen desperately need," they said in a joint statement.
"In the context of a deteriorating economic situation, the government must be allowed to resume its work from Aden," said the statement.
"We urge all parties to deliver on their commitments and work together constructively on behalf of the Yemeni people to implement the Riyadh Agreement," they added.
