UN-brokered truce in Yemen: FCDO statement
The UK welcomes the United Nation’s two-month truce announcement on Yemen.
A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said:
The United Kingdom welcomes the announcement by the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, of a two-month truce in Yemen. This follows positive steps by all parties, including separate ceasefire initiatives by the Saudi-led Coalition and the Houthis. After seven long years of conflict, this truce represents the best chance to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of Yemenis and improve regional stability.
The UK also welcomes the recent political consultations led by the UN Special Envoy, and the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative for intra-Yemeni dialogue. There is no military solution to the war in Yemen. An inclusive political dialogue is the only route to a sustainable resolution.
Attention should now focus on building further confidence through measures including the re-opening of the Taiz road, and the regular flow of fuel deliveries, goods and flights. All parties must now seize this opportunity and work with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to make progress towards a political deal.
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