[20/09/2018 02:59]

RIYADH-SABA
Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Mansour Bajash expressed to the UN Humanitarian Coordinator Lisa Grande the Yemeni government's concern and condemnation ofher signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Houthi militia to transport Yemeni patients abroad through an air bridge.

Bajjash said signing the memorandum with the putschists contradicts the obligations of the UN obligations and the UN Security Council resolutions, foremost of which is resolution 2216 andnegatively affects the distinguished relations between the Yemeni government and the UN organizations.

On her part, Grande denied signing the memorandum saying it did not and will not sign any agreement with Houthis. She said thatthat the United Nations is committed to its resolutions and recognizes only the legitimate government.

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