The UN special envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths met yesterday in Riyadh with H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Griffiths congratulated the Crown Prince for his leadership in successfully mediating the Riyadh Agreement between the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council.

The Special Envoy expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for supporting a comprehensive political solution in Yemen and discussed ways to work together to end the conflict.

They further discussed the latest developments in the country and the importance of reduction of violence in advancing the process towards a comprehensive political solution in Yemen.