UN envoy to Yemen to visit Oman to revive peace process

On Jul 3, 2019 12:41 PM

SANAA, July 3 (YPA) – The UN special envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, began a tour of the region on Monday by meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his deputy Sergei Vershinin in Moscow before heading to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Martin Griffiths has met UAE officials on Tuesday in the hope of reviving the stumbling peace process.

He discussed with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash and Minister Reem Al Hashimi the international efforts to push forward the peace process in Yemen.

Special Envoy Griffiths: I met earlier today in #AbuDhabi with @AnwarGargash & Minister Reem Al-Hashimi to discuss the advancement of the peace process in #Yemen & steps needed to implement the Stockholm agreement. I am greatly encouraged by #UAE's commitment and support. pic.twitter.com/LXi1zgXuZR

— OSE_Yemen (@OSE_Yemen) July 2, 2019

Griffith is scheduled to conclude his tour, which includes Russia and the UAE, on a visit to Oman to continue his efforts to advance the peace process in Yemen.

E.M