The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Abu Dhabi at the United Arab Emirates, where he met with senior Emirati officials and Yemeni stakeholders.

The visit comes as part of the Special Envoy’s effort to consolidate constructive dialogue with Yemeni and regional actors to advance the resumption of an inclusive, Yemeni-led political process under the auspices of the United Nations.

During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Special Envoy Grundberg met with the Emirati Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen, and the Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Anwar Gargash. The Special Envoy underlined the need for concerted regional and international efforts to progress toward lasting peace and the value of peace and stability in Yemen for the security and stability of the entire region.

The visit also included meetings with the Governor of Shebwa, Awad Alwazir, and prominent Yemeni officials. Discussions underscored the importance of reaching an agreement on measures to improve the living conditions in Yemen, implementing a nationwide ceasefire, and starting a political process to reach a peaceful, inclusive settlement of the conflict.