The Government expresses its strong support for the continuous efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reach a comprehensive political solution to end the crisis in Yemen.

In a statement, the Maldivian government especially welcomed the recent meetings held in Sanaa during the period 8 to 13 April 2023 by the Saudi delegation, headed by the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Yemen Mohammad Al Jabir.

The statement noted this was building upon the Saudi Initiative announced in March 2021, and the positive momentum created by the humanitarian truce in Yemen since its announcement by the United Nations in April 2022.

Houthi officials meet with Saudi and Omani delegation/Photo: Twitter

The Maldives calls on all Yemeni parties (the legitimate government and the Houthis) to respond positively to these efforts to achieve the aspirations of the Yemeni people for development, prosperity, peace, and stability in Yemen.