RIYADH: The EU has reaffirmed its support for the efforts of the UN special envoy for Yemen and its commitment to working toward lasting peace and prosperity for the Yemeni people.
The bloc has called for de-escalation and encourages enhanced diplomatic efforts by all parties and regional stakeholders.
It welcomed the agreement reached in Muscat on a new phase of releasing conflict-related detainees from all sides.
It reaffirms its commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen, and to the government of Yemen.
The EU also condemned the continued detention of UN staff and NGO workers by the Houthis and called for their unconditional release.
