Abdullah bin Zayed affirms UAE’s full support for Saudi initiative to reach a political solution in Yemen

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, expressed the UAE’s support for the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s initiative announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen.

His Highness affirmed that the UAE fully supports this initiative, which is a valuable opportunity to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen and pave the way for a lasting political solution.

His Highness urged the international community to join efforts to ensure adherence to this initiative and the ceasefire by all parties.

Moreover, His Highness praised the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in implementing the Riyadh Agreement, forming the new Yemeni government, reaching a political solution, and accelerating efforts to end the Yemeni crisis, stressing the need to respond to this initiative and the solidarity and cooperation of Yemeni forces and prioritize the national interest.

Furthermore, His Highness affirmed the UAE’s full commitment to standing by the Yemeni people and supporting their legitimate aspirations for development, prosperity, peace, and stability.

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