LONDON: The UK on Sunday welcomed calls by Yemen’s presidential council leader Rashad Al-Alimi for dialogue to address ongoing issues in the south of the country, stressing that a diplomatic solution is the best path forward.
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it would host a conference in Riyadh at the request of Al-Alimi.
Britain’s minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, said the UK supported efforts aimed at de-escalation and political engagement.
“The UK welcomes calls by Yemen’s President for a dialogue addressing issues in the south of the country,” Falconer said in a post on X.
“I also welcome Saudi Arabia’s offer to host a conference and the UAE’s calls for de-escalation. A swift diplomatic resolution will best serve the Yemeni people,” he added.
The Kingdom has urged all factions to participate in the talks “to develop a comprehensive vision” that would fulfil the aspirations of the southern people.
The initiative has received broad regional and international backing, including support from the Southern Transitional Council, which recently seized territory in the governorates of Hadramaut and Al-Mahra.
