Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have welcomed the announcement of an agreement between warring parties in Yemen to cease hostilities and engage in a United Nations-led peace process.
The Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, declared on Saturday that both sides had committed to a new ceasefire and involvement in a UN-led peace process as part of a roadmap to end the war.
In a statement released late on Sunday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs encouraged the warring factions to “sit at the dialogue table to reach a comprehensive and lasting political solution under the auspices of the United Nations.”
Oman also welcomed the announcement, expressing hope that the agreement would be signed as soon as possible.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that “a comprehensive and lasting peace in Yemen will achieve the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security, stability, prosperity, and growth.”
Qatar, in turn, praised the efforts of the United Nations, Saudi Arabia, and Oman in bringing about peace in the Republic of Yemen.
A statement from the Office of the Special Envoy of the United Nations outlined the commitments of the warring parties, which include implementing a ceasefire that covers all of Yemen and engaging in preparations for a comprehensive political process under UN auspices.
The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized control of significant areas in the north, including the capital, Sanaa. In the following year, Saudi Arabia intervened at the head of a military coalition in support of the government.
The ceasefire agreement mediated by the United Nations, which came into effect in April 2022, led to a notable reduction in hostilities.
However, the ceasefire expired in October of the same year, with ongoing fighting still a significant concern.
