Foreign Minister meets UN Special Envoy to Yemen, reviews development

Muscat: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, received in Muscat on Sunday Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General to Yemen.

During the meeting, the latest developments in Yemen and the repercussions of the current escalation on security and stability in the region were discussed. The two sides also reviewed UN efforts aimed at de-escalation and at creating conditions for the resumption of the political process, leading to a comprehensive and sustainable settlement that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security and stability.

Sayyid Badr underscored the Sultanate of Oman’s firm position in support of the security and stability of regional states, respect for their unity and sovereignty, and the importance of prioritizing dialogue and peaceful solutions. He also stressed the need to continue coordination with the United Nations to support efforts aimed at ending the conflict, alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people, and limiting the repercussions of the crisis on the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large at the Foreign Ministry.