I hope these are valid observations and not just more UN wishful thinking:
UN Yemen envoy kicks off peace drive in Oman
He plans to submit a briefing to the UN Security Council about his visit in 10 to 12 days time
Published: 18:20 April 8, 2018 Gulf News
Fahad Al Mukrashi, Special to Gulf News
Muscat: The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, believes Oman plays a “pivotal role” in helping the people of Yemen.
Martin Griffiths affirmed the importance of the neighbourly relations between Oman with Yemen, pointing out that they have long history of dialogue and openness.
On Sunday, Griffiths met with Yousuf Bin Alawi Bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs to discuss the Yemen crisis and find solutions to end the crisis in the war-torn country.
It is the first visit in his capacity as the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General to Yemen.
He noted that the UN Secretary General is committed to solving the conflict in Yemen.
Speaking at a press conference held at the foreign ministry, Griffiths highlighted his experience working in Yemen as a special commissioner to refugees.
He said he is “committed to ensuring peace” and that he is “listening ot everyone”.
The special envoy replaced outgoing envoy Esmail Ould Shaikh Ahmad, who like his predecessors before him, was unable to secure a peace deal between Yemen’s warring parties.
Griffiths is currently shuffling between Riyadh, Yemen and Oman hoping to get the parties on board for future talks.
He plans to submit a briefing to the UN Security Council about his visit in 10 to 12 days time.
“I am quite certain that the collective vision, what I have been hearing during my visits, is the vision of peace. Peace sooner, rather than later,” he said.
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