The extension includes a commitment by the government and the Houthis to intensify negotiations to reach an expanded agreement as soon as possible.
The special envoy thanked the leaders of both sides for the agreement to the extension and continued to have constructive commitments.
“I am confident in the continued cooperation of the parties to meet their commitments and implement all elements of the cease-fire and good-faith negotiations to achieve an extended ceasefire. and put Yemen on the path to lasting peace. The people of Yemen deserve no less,” said Mr speak in a statement.
Increase participation
Mr. Grundberg shared the proposal for an expanded agreement with the parties and received “important comments” from them.
He said the proposal would provide the parties with an agreement on a mechanism for paying civil servants salaries and regular pensions, paving the way in Taiz and other governments, opening more destinations to and from the airport in the capital. Sana’ a, and fueled the ports of Hudaydah, and ensured regular flows.
An expanded agreement would also provide an opportunity to negotiate a nationwide ceasefire, humanitarian and economic issues, as well as prepare for the resumption of the Yemen-led political process. religion, in order to achieve a just and lasting peace”.
The UN-brokered ceasefire entered into force for the first time on April 2 and for the first two months. It was extended for two more months in June, marking the longest period of relative calm in Yemen in more than seven years of conflict.
Road to peace
Among the achievements, reported last month, were a 60% reduction in civilian casualties and a nearly 50% reduction in displacement. In addition, 26 fuel tankers entered Hudaydah and there were 36 round-trip flights between Sana’a and the Jordanian capital Amman, and Cairo, Egypt.
Mr. Grundberg emphasized that the main objective of the ceasefire agreement continues to be to provide tangible relief to civilians and create an enabling environment for a peaceful resolution of the conflict through a process. comprehensive politics.
He will strengthen engagement with the parties in the coming weeks to ensure the full implementation of their obligations under the truce.
This should include the full and regular implementation of flights between the agreed destinations and Sana’a International Airport as well as the number of fuel tankers entering the port of Hudaydah, he said. in the armistice.
“It is important to make progress in opening roads in Taiz and other states to facilitate the freedom of movement of millions of Yemeni women, men and children and goods. The people of Taiz and throughout Yemen deserve the ceasefire to benefit them in every way. “
