FM meets UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen

SANAA, Feb. 24 (YPA) – Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf on Monday met with the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Lise Grande.

During the meeting, the officials discussed the humanitarian and economic situation in Yemen in light of the continued aggression and siege.

The meeting reviewed the activities implemented by the United Nations Development Program and the assistance provided to the displaced and those affected by the aggression in a number of provinces.

Sharaf pointed out the importance of joining everyone’s efforts to achieve benefit from relief and food support programs.

He affirmed the readiness of the National Salvation Government to provide the necessary to facilitate the work of the offices of the United Nations organizations and agencies and international non-governmental organizations operating in Yemen, thus contributing to alleviating the suffering of the Yemeni people as a result of the aggression and the blockade.

Grande affirmed the United Nations keenness to improve the humanitarian situation in Yemen.