Times of Islamabad

UN Security Council responds over landmark Riyadh Agreement

UN Security Council responds over landmark Riyadh Agreement

ISLAMABAD – The United Nations Security Council has welcomed the Riyadhagreement between the Yemeni government and the Southern TransitionalCouncil.

In a press statement, the members of the council recognized that thisagreement represents a positive and important step toward a comprehensiveand inclusive political solution for Yemen.

The council members reiterated their full support for a negotiatedpolitical settlement that engages all parties in an inclusive dialogue toresolve differences and addresses the legitimate concerns of all Yemenis.

They reiterated their call on the parties to continue broaderimplementation of the Stockholm agreement reached between the Yemenigovernment and Houthi rebels in December 2018.