The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Washington DC on, Friday, where he met senior American officials to discuss developments in Yemen and explore ways to support an inclusive political process to resolve the conflict.

During his visit, he met with the Acting Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, John Bass, the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, Michele Sison, the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, National Security Council Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, and the US Special Envoy for Yemen, Tim Lenderking.

In his meetings, Grundberg outlined the challenges that continue to impede mediation in Yemen, including regional developments and a worrying trajectory of escalation in Yemen since the beginning of the year. Grundberg stressed the need to prioritize the agenda of peace, dialogue, and de-escalation in Yemen. He also emphasized the importance of concerted regional and international support in realizing this objective.