Yemen’s government reaffirmed its support for the peace process led by UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, provided that it leads to a comprehensive and lasting solution based on the three references, namely the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and Security Council Resolution 2216.

According to the Yemeni government, the path to peace must end the nationwide Houthi-led coup and alleviate the suffering of Yemenis.

Foreign Minister has reiterated the internationally recognized government’s keenness on facilitating the work of Griffiths on reaching a sustainable and comprehensive solution under the three references.

In a meeting with Deputy Head of Mission at the Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen Muin Shreim, al-Hadrami renewed the Yemeni state’s commitment to positively cooperate with UN efforts, and asserted its interest in facilitating Griffiths’ mission.

A few months ago, Griffiths presented Yemeni warring parties with a draft joint declaration for a comprehensive solution to the crisis in Yemen.

It is noteworthy that the declaration was amended more than once at the request of each side to the conflict. Griffiths, for his part, has intensified his efforts in recent weeks to bring the two rival parties face to face.

Yemeni FM also condemned Houthis for creating a fuel crisis in areas under their control.

Houthis are believed to have faked the fuel shortage to further strangle Yemenis economically and channel resources to their war effort. They are also exploiting the situation to make political gains.

Yemen FM confirmed that the government is also working on freeing detainees sitting in Houthi prisons according to a previously reached swap deal with the Iran-backed group.

Speaking on the impending disaster at the rundown Safer oil tanker, the senior diplomat urged the international community to pressure Houthis into giving UN experts and technicians access to the derelict ship.