[26/06/2018 12:52]
RIYADH-SABA
The spokesman of the Arab Coalition backing Yemen against Iran-aligned Houthishas expressed support forthe continuing efforts of the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths to broker a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Yemen.
In a press conference in Riyadh on Monday, Colonel Turki al-Maliki, pointed that, however, the mediation efforts are still facing a maximalist stance on the Houthi side.
A delegation from the Coalition's Combined Forces has been to the EU to discuss the political, humanitarian and military efforts to lift the suffering of the Yemeni people, he said.
Maliki said that on the humanitarian issue, the delegation pointed to the Houthi disruption of the movement of humanitarian aid convoys, international workers and international organizations inside Yemen.
He cited the Coalition's humanitarian alleviation efforts, including the recent Massive Humanitarian Operations plan in Yemen.
He said that 22 ports of entry in Yemen are in operation allowing the flow of goods and humanitarian aid to Yemen through land, air and sea.
Prime Minister, Foreign Minister meets with EU Special Representative for Gulf
Minister of Planning leads talks of gov't delegation with Vice President of WB for Middle East and North Africa
President al-Alimi Affirms Importance of Integration Between National Components
Minister of Social Affairs Discusses Strengthening Protection Programs with UNICEF
Yemen participates in meeting of central bank governors, finance ministers of Middle East and North African countries
President al-Alimi: Establishing stability in government-held governorates prerequisite to restore state institutions
President al-Alimi: Security of waterways contingent on ending control of Iran’s agents over parts of Yemeni mainland
Minister Jaasous discusses with US Ambassador enhancing women’s role peace process
Cabinet approves establishment of Dhalea General Hospital Authority
President al-Alimi: It's important to build on deterring Iranian regime to end threat of its militias