[02/04/2020 08:20]

RIYADH-SABA
Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hadrami and British Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly discussed Yemeni-British bilateral ties in different spheres.

In a telephone conversation on Thursday al-Hadrami cited the most recent developments about peace process including the call by the UN's Secretary General to establish cease-fire to devote efforts to control coronavirus, Houthis' continuous escalations and obstructions to Riyadh Agreement.

The Foreign Minister appreciated significant support by the UK to Yemen including the contribution to humanitarian and relief actions.

Al-Hadrami told Cleverly that the legitimate government welcomed the UN Secretary General's call and the UN special envoy's to hold an urgent meeting to discuss a cease-fire and act jointly to deal with the risks of coronavirus pandemic.

He said" Legitimate Government's response is clear and plain, we're willing to convene a session soon but we have only seen escalation by Houthi militia that has set many preconditions to sit-down to discuss a cease-fire…"

Concerning to Riyaydh Agreement al-Hadrami has made it clear that Riyadh Agreement must be put into effect soon as there is no real justification for the South Transitional Council's reluctance.

For his part, the British Minister of State affirmed the UK's support the legitimate government and the UN Secretary General's initiative to establish cease-fire and act jointly to control coronavirus.

Cleverly also expressed support for the efforts have been made by the UN special envoy Martin Griffiths, stressing the importance of the implementation of Riyadh Agreement.

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