Russian MFA held a meeting with representatives of Yemeni socio-political forces

29 August 2019


Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov met the heads of the "Southern national salvation Council"  formed from representatives of a number of South Yemeni provinces and the delegation of "Ansar Allah" Houthi movement led by Muhammad Abdel Salam.

 

 


According to the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed the current military, political and humanitarian situation in Yemen. The main attention was paid to the task of ending the armed confrontation and establishing an inclusive political process as soon as possible. Both sides stressed the need for mutual respect for the legitimate rights and interests of all leading socio-political forces, regional and religious groups in Yemen.

 

 

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