Iranian FM meets UN special envoy for Yemen

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has, in a meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, reaffirmed Iran’s views about the peaceful settlement of the Yemeni crisis.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has, in a meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, reaffirmed Iran’s views about the peaceful settlement of the Yemeni crisis.
The Iranian foreign minister noted that Iran supports the continuation of the ceasefire in Yemen as well as the removal of the inhumane siege of the country and the resolution of the crisis there in line with humanitarian issues and within the framework of dialogue among Yemeni factions. Amirabdollahian said the Islamic Republic of Iran backs any negotiations which would help establish peace and stability in Yemen.
The top Iranian diplomat further reaffirmed Iran’s support for the efforts of the UN secretary general and his move to dispatch a special envoy in order to pursue the matter.
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg also called on the Islamic Republic of Iran to support the world body’s efforts to establish peace in Yemen.
He stressed that the UN is serious about focusing on finding a political solution to the Yemen crisis.