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Arab Coalition’s efforts in Yemen are paying off, peace will return sooner than later
Since the coup by the Houthi militia in Yemen, the Saudi-led Arab coalition is intent on fighting for justice for the people of the country and reinstating their legitimate government. The Houthis have usurped power with the help of external forces that are determined to spread chaos in this country and region at large. The coalition, however, is keen to reach a political solution based on the United Nations resolutions, in particular UN Resolution No. 2216.
The coalition has been consistently making efforts to support a political breakthrough in Yemen. Notably, it participated in several rounds of negotiations held more than three years ago for a peaceful solution. However, the rebels have been adamant and their refusal to give up necessitated military action to preserve the unity of the Yemeni territories.
The Arab Coalition has been mindful of the impact of war on the lives of the common people. It, therefore, exercised restraint and did not conduct military operations in city and the port, as manifested in the Hodeidah Governorate, and has long argued for the peaceful withdrawal of the Houthi militias. But since these calls have been ignored, it was forced to put more pressure, which was crucial factor that led to an agreement in Sweden.
While we look forward to a positive outcome of Sweden’s ceasefire consultations in Hodeidah and its return to play an important role in serving the people of Yemen, the Arab Coalition remains committed to the political process sponsored by the UN to reach a comprehensive solution to the crisis as part of a specific political framework during the next round of negotiations announced by Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, in January to safeguard the stability and prosperity of Yemen.
The political breakthrough achieved during the meetings in Sweden will have a positive impact on the humanitarian situation in Yemen, in general.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that such a breakthrough would not have been possible without the presence of the coalition forces in Hodeidah.
We appreciate the Arab coalition forces, the Saudi and Emirati Armed Forces, the Yemeni Army and Resistance Forces. We greet them with pride and hail their sacrifices in the battlefield where they defended Arab security with their lives. WRITE TO US AT