The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Moscow where he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Sergeevich Alimov, and other officials.
They discussed the latest developments in Yemen and exchanged views on ongoing efforts to return to an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process under UN auspices. The Special Envoy underlined the complexity of the conflict and the challenging regional context, including security in the Red Sea, and noted that the unity of the Security Council, as well as sustained international and regional engagement are key for a viable political track, and to prevent further instability.
The Special Envoy also briefed on ongoing negotiations taking place in Amman under UN auspices on the release of conflict-related detainees, stressing that progress on this issue is critical for alleviating human suffering and supporting broader de-escalation efforts.
He further discussed ongoing UN efforts to secure the unconditional release of the UN personnel and others detained by Ansar Allah and working towards an enabling environment for much needed humanitarian operations, reiterating the importance of support from Security Council members in this regard.
