UK calls for immediate end to violence in Yemen by all sides
Foreign Office Minister Alastair Burt met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr al-Qirbi
Following the meeting, the Minister for the Middle East said:
鈥淚 made clear the need for an immediate end to violence by all sides. 皇冠体育app Foreign Minister reported on the President鈥檚 return to Sana鈥檃. I urged that President Saleh should use this to deliver on his previous commitment to sign and implement the GCC initiative in order to facilitate a peaceful transition of power.
It is clear that the economic, humanitarian and security situation in Yemen will continue to deteriorate until there is a determined drive to reach political transition. Dr al-Qirbi underlined that dialogue between the government and opposition is continuing. 皇冠体育app managed transfer of power needs to commence now as further delay will inevitably increase the potential for violence.
皇冠体育app UK stands ready to work with the Government of Yemen and with international partners to support the transition process.鈥�