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MPs, UN envoy discuss parliament's sessions in Sayoon

[17/04/2019 02:28]

RIYADH-SABA

Parliament Speaker and members of the parliament's presidency and heads of parliamentarian blocs discussed on Wednesday with the United Nations Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths recent developments on holding sessions in Sayoon and issues MPs discussed and decisions they took.

Speaker Sultan al-Barakani confirmed the council's keenness on political and peaceful solution in accordance with the three references; Gulf Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and UN Resolution 2216 for ending suffering of the Yemeni people.

Heads of Parliamentarian blocs confirmed keenness of the government and its institutions on peaceful solution Houthi militia failed it, pointing out that accepting Sweden agreement and making concessions came in response to realize peace and rescue Hodeidi people from Houthi crimes.

They pointed to violence escalation and Houthi crimes since announcing on the agreement.

For his part, the UN envoy expressed his keenness on continuous communications with the Parliament for political solution based on the three references.