Afghanistan welcomes efforts at achieving peace in Yemen

KABUL (Pajhwok): Like several other countries, Afghanistan on Thursday welcomed the efforts of Saudi Arabia and Oman to achieve peace in Yemen.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoRA) said Afghanistan welcomes the efforts of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman to establish a permanent ceasefire in Yemen , calling it in the interest of the Yemini people and peace and stability in the republic.

The ministry said stability and security in Yemen was in the interest of the entire region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was hopeful that the current talks (with a Houthi delegation in Riyadh) will culminate in a political solution and sustainable peace in Yemen.

The US, UAE and others have welcomed the efforts of Saudi Arabia and Oman to achieve peace in Yemen.

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