Sanaa, 18 July 2022 (TDI): Foreign Minister of Yemen, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak met the US envoy for Yemen, Timothy Lenderking, to discuss the latest developments in efforts to establish peace in Yemen.
The meeting between the two officials took place on Sunday in Sanaa. The meeting touched upon the siege in the city of Taiz and efforts to renew a ceasefire.
Bin Mubarak stressed the importance of the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations currently held in Riyadh as an essential step that will bring together Yemeni ranks towards ending the war.
Further, Bin Mubarak praised the positive atmosphere and results that will emerge from the consultations in a way that serves peace and stability in Yemen.
The Foreign Minister also reviewed the government’s effort in confronting economic challenges, especially in light of recent global challenges.
I discussed with H.E the U.S envoy #Timothy_Linderking the exerted efforts to achieve peace in #Yemen. I reiterated the centrality of the besieged #Taiz issue. I explained that Taiz can’t be left behind and the #Houthis must end their atrocities against the populated city. pic.twitter.com/5CQmLiskuP
— Ahmed A. BinMubarak (@BinmubarakAhmed) July 17, 2022
In addition, the Minister also praised the continued efforts of the government to implement financial reforms to achieve economic stability.
The US envoy for Yemen expressed hope and happiness at the launch of consultations in Riyadh. For his part, Lenderking assured his country’s full support for efforts to reach a political solution in Yemen.
The envoy also stressed the importance of supporting the Yemeni economy and the government’s efforts to achieve economic stability.
Additionally, he stressed the continuation of humanitarian aid to Yemen, reiterating his country’s support for achieving unity, security, and stability in Yemen.
The US has also recently announced a joint $1.1 million funding for Yemen to uplift Yemen’s economy.
Yemeni-Yemeni consultations
The Yemeni-Yemeni consultations were held between 29 March and 7 April 2022 in Riyadh under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The GCC invited all Yemeni political, tribal, religious leaders, and economists to join talks in Riyadh to propose solutions for the country. Almost all of Yemen’s feuding leaders came together under one building to settle their disputes for the first time in more than a decade.
One of the most important outcomes of the consultations was the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council. The Council will comprise eight people, headed by Rashad Al-Alimi. On 7 April 2022, the former President, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, passed powers to the new council.
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