Foreign Ministry welcomes establishment of Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its welcome to the decision issued by Yemeni President Abdu-Rabbu Mansour Hadi establishing the Presidential Leadership Council and delegating the full powers of the President of the Republic to it.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a press statement issued today its support for the council’s endeavors to resolve the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the references represented in the Gulf initiative, the outcomes of the comprehensive Yemeni national dialogue, and Security Council Resolution No. (2216).

The Ministry reiterated Sudan’s firm position supporting the efforts of a peaceful solution in a way that guarantees Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, and meets the aspirations of its brotherly people for security, peace and stability.

The ministry also highly appreciated the urgent financial aid announced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to support Yemen and alleviate the suffering of its brotherly people.