RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the reinforcement of the UN-sponsored truce in Yemen and affirmed the necessity of opening humanitarian crossings in Taiz.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in strengthening the commitment to the truce.
In line with Saudi Arabia’s initiative, announced in March 2021, to end the crisis in Yemen and reach a comprehensive political solution, the ministry stressed the Kingdom’s firm and consistent stance in supporting measures to ensure stability and security in Yemen.
The ministry also affirmed that the truce aims primarily to pave the way for a permanent and comprehensive cease-fire in Yemen and start the political process between the Yemeni government and the Houthis.
The ministry also emphasized that it is important for the Houthis to commit to the provisions of the current truce, promptly open crossings in Taiz to alleviate the humanitarian crisis and deposit revenues in the Central Bank of Yemen to pay civilians’ salaries.
