The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a series of meetings in Riyadh, where he met with Yemeni Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shayea Al-Zindani, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed Al-Jaber, the United Arab Emirates’ Ambassador to Yemen, Mohamed al-Zaabi, and members of the diplomatic community. 

The Special Envoy noted that the 6 May announcement of a cessation of hostilities between the United States and Ansar Allah presents not only an opportunity for de-escalation in the Red Sea but also an opening for the parties to deliver on their earlier commitments for nationwide ceasefire, economic measures and a political process. In that context, he discussed ways for a collective and coordinated focus on advancing efforts in Yemen while providing sustained stability and guarantees for the region.

“Yemen has suffered over 10 years of brutal conflict. There is a viable path that the parties can chose to pave the way toward a negotiated and inclusive peace for the benefit of all Yemenis with the support of the regional actors and international community”, he said.

Mr. Grundberg also underlined the urgency to address Yemen’s worsening economic conditions, which is impacting the daily lives of Yemenis across the country. He highlighted that economic stability is a critical foundation for sustaining political progress.