During a visit to Tokyo, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Kei Takagi, and other senior government officials. The discussions tackled ongoing efforts to support the parties in reaching an agreement on a nationwide ceasefire and the resumption of an inclusive, comprehensive political process under UN-auspices.
Grundberg thanked Japan for its steadfast support of the United Nations mediation efforts and humanitarian response in Yemen, and the important role it plays in the Security Council. He stressed the need to maintain and intensify international advocacy for a sustainable political settlement that ushers in a future of durable peace and development.
"This is a critical time. The parties have a responsibility to build on the progress achieved and take serious steps toward lasting peace. The coherence of the international community and its unity of objective on Yemen will be pivotal assets in this regard," Grundberg said.