[14/10/2020 05:13]
RIYADH - SABA
Vice President Ali Mohsen Saleh discussed the Chinese ambassador to Yemen, Kang Yong, the latest developments on the national arena and the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.
The meeting touched on the historical relations between Yemen and China, China's support to Yemen, and the efforts to establish a lasting peace in Yemen.
The Vice President reaffirmed the government’s adherence to permanent peace with the Houthi rebels based on the three relevant terms of reference.
He said that the conduct of the Iranian-backed putschists, however, fly in the face of the peace process, e.g. by the way of military escalation with missiles and done attacks. He cited the militia’s recent repeated violations that failed the Hodeidah Agreement, which stemmed from the December 2018 Sweden Statement of Understanding.
The Vice President briefed the Chinese ambassador on the ongoing steps in implementing the Saudi-brokered Riyadh Agreement, noting the deal’s great importance to restore the Yemeni state and establish peace.He also touched on the environmental risks from the decaying oil tanker which Houthis hold hostage without allowing maintenance experts to access.
The Vice President called Yemen’s friends to exert pressure on the Houthi militia to allow maintenance experts access to the vessel to prevent a massive disaster expected from oil slick.The Chinese ambassador on his part said his country will continue to support government so that the Yemeni people can achieve their right to security and stability. He said China will also support efforts towards a comprehensive peace based on the three references.
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