Yemen, Sweden discuss peace efforts

RIYADH-SABA
Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affair Ahmad Bin Mubarak discussed Thursday with Swedish Envoy to Yemen Peter Semneby political developments in Yemen and efforts exerted for realizing peace.

Bin Mubarak expressed Yemen’s appreciation to efforts exerted by Sweden for solving crisis in the country, confirming that stopping the war and realizing peace is the joint objective to the government and the international community.

He pointed out to Houthi militia’s continuous aggression on Marib, which hosts millions of displaced people, noting to significance of directing messages by the international community to stop Houthi aggression against the province.

He touched upon Safir Oil Tanker Issue and significance of obligating Houthi militia to allow to the UN technical team to evaluate the situation of the tanker, pointing out to the environmental danger on Yemen and the region posed by the tanker if it explodes or leaks.

For his part, the Swedish envoy confirmed his country’s support to Yemen and exerting all possible effort for contributing in solving the crisis and realizing peace.

He renewed his country’s support to Yemen’s unity, security and stability.