UAE supports political solution for Yemen, says Gargash

Tuesday, 20 August 2019 07:20

Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (KARIM SAHIB/AFP)

The UAE has reaffirmed its support for a political solution to the crisis in Yemen.

Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, highlighted the importance of the ongoing dialogue between various parties in ensuring the future and stability of the region.

In a tweet, the minister also emphasised that the current priority is to confront the Houthi coup and restore legitimacy in the country.

الحوار الدائر حول اليمن وجنوبه بين مجموعة من المثقفين الذين نحترمهم مهم ويعبر عن اهتمام خليجي بمستقبل المنطقة واستقرارها، ويبقى ان القرار يجب ان يكون حصيلة حوار يمني وأن يتم في سياق الحل السياسي الذي ننشده جميعا، والأولوية الآن هي التصدي للإنقلاب الحوثي.
— د. أنور قرقاش (@AnwarGargash) August 19, 2019

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