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Written question asked by Richard Burden (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 May 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2019. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Yemen: Peace Negotiations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the implementation of the Stockholm agreement by all parties to the war in Yemen.

Answer

The UK has played a central role in diplomatic efforts to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary hosted the Yemen Quad in London on 26 April, bringing together representatives from the US, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where members discussed the next steps in the UN-led peace process and how best to support the efforts of UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. We will continue discussions with partners on how the UN Security Council can support the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths on the political process and improving the humanitarian situation, central to which is the full implementation of agreements reached during the Stockholm talks. We welcome reports that Houthis forces have begun their withdrawal from the ports of Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa and await independent verification of this by the UN.

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Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
251888
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Yemen Peace negotiations
Link
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