UN envoy discusses peace efforts in Yemen with commander of coalition's joint forces

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, discussed peace efforts in Yemen with the Commander of the Joint Forces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lieutenant General Fahd Al-Salman.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense said in a statement on its account on the X platform, yesterday evening, that Al-Salman met with Grundberg in Riyadh, and reviewed with him "the efforts and initiatives presented by the Kingdom, with the aim of achieving security, stability and peace for brotherly Yemen."

She added that the meeting reviewed Saudi support and facilities for humanitarian operations and the development and reconstruction of Yemen.

She added that the meeting also discussed "the political efforts made by the Kingdom to support reaching a comprehensive solution to the Yemeni crisis."

His Excellency the Commander of the #Joint_Forces, Lieutenant General Fahd Al-Salman, meets with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations to Yemen, Hans Grundberg.

During the meeting, the efforts and initiatives presented by the Kingdom were reviewed, with the aim of achieving security, stability and peace for brotherly Yemen, and its support and facilitation of humanitarian operations... pic.twitter.com/uAXXbH6GJd

— Ministry of Defense (@modgovksa) November 12, 2024

On Monday, Grundberg met with senior Omani officials in Muscat, and discussed with them the necessary measures to address the economic crisis in Yemen, improve living conditions, and respond to regional developments, according to a statement from his office last night.

According to the statement, the discussions - which come as part of a new tour by the envoy in the region - explored ways to strengthen commitments towards a comprehensive Yemeni political process.