Kuwait FM meets US special envoy to Yemen


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, March 1 (KUNA) -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah received Monday the visiting US Special Envoy to Yemen Timothy Lenderking.
The envoy provided an explanation on the latest developments of the Yemeni crisis, praising Kuwait contributions on the political and humanitarian levels to restore security and safety in Yemen.
For his part, Foreign Minister reaffirmed Kuwaitآ's firm position towards providing all aspects of support to Yemen and its people, and making all efforts to restore security and stability to its territory.
He emphasized Kuwaitآ's keenness to stabilize the political and security conditions at the Republic of Yemen and reach a political solution in accordance with the three references, the Gulf Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue, and Security Council Resolution 2216.
He also stressed on the importance of the role of the USA and its endeavors to end the Yemeni crisis and its humanitarian and development assistance to Yemeni people, affirming Kuwait's support to all efforts undertaken by the Special Envoy in this regard.
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Sabah also urged the envoy to continue pressure on Houthi militias to stop the attacks that target the suburbs and civilian facilities, as Kuwait condemned those continuous attacks on the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are a direct threat to the Gulf and Arab national security.
The meeting was also attended by, Foreign Ministry Senior officials and US Ambassador to Kuwait Alina Romanowski. (end)
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