RIYADH - SABA
Prime Minister Ma'een Abdulmalik received Thursday French Ambassador to Yemen Christian Testu on ending his duties in Yemen.

The meeting touched upon mutual relations between the two countries, latest developments in Yemen and steps taken for implementing the mechanism of speeding up implementation of Riyadh Agreement.

Prime minister confirmed that formation of the new government and its return to Aden will solve many issues and challenges.

He praised the active role of the ambassador during his term under difficult conditions in Yemen.

He stressed taking serious positions towards Houthi militia's stubbornness and rejection to all chances for political solution to Yemen's crisis.

For his part, the French diplomat confirmed his country's support for realizing peace in Yemen