Kuwait, Muscat, Abu Dhabi, Aug 4, 2022, SPA -- The State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman and United Arab Emirates have welcomed the United Nations announcement of a truce extension in Yemen for another two months.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Kuwait's hope that the truce extension would pave the way for an expanded truce agreement and the resumption of the political process, in order to reach a just and sustainable peace that fulfills the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security and development.

In Muscat, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the hope that this agreement would establish expanded discussions under the auspices of the United Nations to ensure a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire, and to address humanitarian, economic and political issues, leading to a sustainable peace in Yemen.

The Sultanate of Oman also commended the existing cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the international community in efforts to resolve the Yemeni crisis.

In Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation stated that the UAE praises the efforts being made by the United Nations and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Yemen, Hans Grundberg to reach a permanent ceasefire and then a political solution to the Yemeni crisis in a way that enhances peace and stability in Yemen and the region.

Source: Saudi Press Agency