The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Riyadh, where he met with President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi. They discussed the urgent need to address the deteriorating living conditions for Yemenis and to make progress toward a political agreement that opens a path toward a just and sustainable peace. The Special Envoy also welcomed recent steps taken by the Government of Yemen and the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden, in particular, to build upon the significant currency appreciation witnessed lately.

Grundberg also met with the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, where he emphasized the importance of continued constructive regional engagement to support conditions conducive to a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

The Special Envoy held discussions with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5), during which he underscored the need for a unified and coherent international approach to reinforce efforts toward a peaceful and negotiated settlement in Yemen.

In all his engagements, Grundberg reiterated concerns over the continued detention of UN, diplomatic mission, and NGO personnel by Ansar Allah, stressing that such actions undermine confidence-building efforts and reaffirming the UN’s commitment to securing their release through sustained diplomatic engagement.