(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- The European Union Friday said that "diplomacy has a chance in Yemen," with the recent consultations in Sweden between the representatives of the Yemeni parties, under the auspices of the United Nations.
"The agreement on a ceasefire in Hodeidah is particularly important. The Stockholm Agreement also includes elements on the exchange of prisoners and an understanding on Ta'iz," said EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in a Declaration on behalf of the 28-member EU.
The progress made in Stockholm is the result of a collective engagement by the parties, the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, the European Union and the whole international community, she noted.
"We expect now that the momentum will be kept with the continuation of the political talks in early 2019 and that all sides remain fully committed to achieve a lasting and sustainable political settlement to the conflict in Yemen, and bring an overdue peace to all Yemenis," added the Declaration. (end) nk.ibi
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