The European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday welcomed a deal brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) charting Yemen's way out of the autocratic rule of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, DPA reported.
"I welcome the news that both the ruling party and the opposition coalition have accepted the GCC transition plan proposed on Thursday 21 April, including its provision for the rapid formation of a national unity government," Catherine Ashton said in a statement.
Ashton said the GCC plan "represents the best chance for Yemen to address the economic, social and security challenges ahead, and to avoid escalation of violence."
She urged "all parties to move quickly to finalise the agreement, and to work together for the benefit of all Yemeni people."
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