The UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes a visit to Muscat

Photo: Foreign Ministry of Oman

21 Sep 2021

The UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes a visit to Muscat

Amman, 21 September 2021 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Muscat, Oman where he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr Albusaidi and other senior Omani officials. He also met with Ansar Allah’s chief negotiator, Mohammed Abdel Salam.
Mr. Grundberg exchanged views with Foreign Minister Albusaidi on the prospects of peace in Yemen and thanked the Sultanate for their steadfast support to the United Nations’ efforts.
“Oman continues to play an active and important role for peace in Yemen. Therefore, the conversations were particularly fruitful,” Mr. Grundberg said.
During his discussion with Mr. Abdel Salam, Mr. Grundberg reiterated his commitment to work with the parties to move towards a comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in Yemen.
“Sustainable peace can only be achieved through a peacefully negotiated settlement. It is imperative that all efforts are directed towards revitalizing a political process that can produce lasting solutions that meet the aspirations of Yemeni women and men”, Mr. Grundberg noted.