The UAE, whose troops are fighting the Houthis (Ansarallah) alongside Yemeni forces, said Wednesday (September 26th) it would fully support new peace talks after UN-brokered negotiations broke down earlier this month, AFP reported.
UAE state minister for foreign affairs Anwar Gargash said he had "very productive discussions" with UN Yemen envoy Martin Griffiths on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
"Reaffirmed strong support for UN-led political process after Geneva setback," Gargash said in a social media post. "Will fully support UN proposals for new talks soon."
The UN envoy has been shuttling between all sides in a bid to get peace talks back on track.
Planned negotiations in Geneva broke down September 8th after Houthi delegates refused to show up until they received guarantees they would be able to fly home afterwards.
Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, whose government is recognised by the international community, was due to address the UN General Assembly later on Wednesday.
