Yemen: Gulf Cooperation supports UN efforts to reach a political solution

The GCC reiterated its support for Yemen and its people under constitutional legitimacy and through a political solution based on the three terms of reference.

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak al-Hajraf stressed the council’s support for Yemen based on the three terms of reference represented by the GCC initiative and its executive mechanism, the outputs of the comprehensive national dialog conference and Security Council resolution 2216.

This came during Al-Hajraf’s meeting with Yemeni Prime Minister Main Abdelmalek Said at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh today.

Al-Hajraf stressed the GCC’s firm position in supporting Yemen and enhancing security and stability in its regions by supporting the Yemeni government’s efforts, as expressed in the final statement of the 42nd Gulf Summit held in Riyadh on Tuesday (December 14th, 2021).

Al-Hajraf said he valued the role and efforts of Abdelmalek and the Yemeni government as well as their work in the interim capital Aden.

He said the Yemeni people and the international community appreciate these efforts, especially the reform and anti-corruption efforts launched by the Yemeni government.

He expressed his wishes that he would continue to serve the Yemeni people and strengthen his efforts to establish legitimacy, security and stability throughout Yemen.

They also reviewed the efforts and initiatives of the GCC countries aimed at achieving security, stability and peace in Yemen, and discussed developments on the ground and UN efforts to end the conflict, as well as efforts to support Yemen in all its aspects of prosperity and well-being.

The Arab Parliament affirmed its full support for the efforts of the Saudi-led Coalition for the Support of Legitimacy to restore the legitimate state institutions in Yemen.

In his speech, Adel ben Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi praised the second session of the third legislative term, chaired by the Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament, for the outcomes of the 42nd Gulf Summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia, and the efforts exerted to make it a success.

He stressed the Arab parliament’s full support for the tripartite cooperation mechanism between Jordan, Egypt and Iraq, and that it represents added value to promoting joint Arab action.

Al-Assoumi affirmed his support for Sudan in all that achieves the aspirations of the people for a prosperous, secure and stable future.

He called on Libyans to unite and work together to hold the elections, which were postponed as soon as possible.

He stressed full support for the will of the Libyan people to choose their leaders and representatives, away from any external interference, and the need for all foreign forces to leave Libyan territory, a prerequisite for achieving security and sustainable stability.

The meeting’s agenda includes discussion of developments in Arab issues and the role of Arab parliamentarians in supporting them in various parliamentary and international forums.