Saudi Arabia, UAE welcome Yemeni response on Kingdom’s call for dialogue
The United Arab of Emirates and Saudi Arabia have welcomed the response by the Legitimate Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council, on the Kingdom’s call for dialogue, saying it was a major and positive step towards ending the recent crisis in the governorates of Aden, Abyan and Shabwa.
According to the UAE's news agency WAM, the UAE and the kingdom said it was important to continue working under this positive environment and in a spirit of brotherhood to renounce division.
In a joint statement, the governments of both countries said that they have been working in close coordination with various parties to implement a cease-fire.
The two countries have been preparing for a constructive dialogue to end the dispute and address its effects, as part of their responsibilities for being in the Arab coalition that support the Yemeni legitimate government , and in continuation of their political and military efforts to contain the crisis.
They also called for an immediate end to all military operations as well as violations against any public and private property, the need to stop media propaganda, and for parties to take responsibility to overcome the crisis, as well as prioritize the interests of the Yemeni people who seek security, stability and unity, WAM reported.
Furthermore, according to Arab News, they called for the clashing parties to work seriously with the Joint Committee formed by the Kingdom and the UAE, to monitor and stabilize the cessation of military activities or any others affecting public order.
The two governments went on to reaffirm their continued support for Yemeni legitimate government in its efforts to preserve the Yemeni state, defeat the Houthi militia, terrorist organizations operating in Yemen and Iran’s expansion scheme.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia also declared that they will continue providing humanitarian assistance to the Yemen's liberated governorates.