UK welcomes calls for dialogue on southern Yemen, Saudi Arabia’s offer to host talks

LONDON: The UK on Sunday welcomed calls by Yemen’s presidential council leader Rashad Al-Alimi for dialogue to address ongoing issues in the south of the country, stressing that a diplomatic solution is the best path forward. Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it would host a conference in Riyadh at the request of Al-Alimi. Britain’s minister for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Falconer, said the UK supported efforts aimed at de-escalation and political engagement. The UK welcomes calls by Yemen’s President for a dialogue addressing issues in the south of the country.

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