The UAE welcomed the announcement of a two-month truce in Yemen and voiced its support of all efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in Yemen and the region, state news agency (WAM) reported on Saturday, Trend reports citing Al Arabiya.
In a statement issued by the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to stand by the Yemeni people and support their “legitimate ambitions toward development and prosperity.”
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg announced on Friday that warring parties in Yemen have agreed to a two-month ceasefire starting Saturday.
The ceasefire is expected to halt all military operation in Yemen and on the Saudi-Yemen border.
Bahrain and Oman also welcomed the announcement, according to the official state news agency (SPA).