Comment by the Information and Press Department on the approval of UN Security Council resolution on Yemen
On February 15, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2201 aimed at resolving the crisis in the Republic of Yemen in response to the deteriorating political situation.
The resolution calls on all sides in Yemen to step up efforts to resolve disputes through inclusive dialogue and implementation of the agreements based on the initiative of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the UN-mediated Peace and National Partnership Agreement.
The resolution urges all sides in the conflict to cease all hostilities and acts of violence and renounce provocations and unilateral steps that could undermine the political transition process. It contains a provision on the need to agree deadlines for completing work on the draft constitution and holding a referendum and subsequent elections on its basis.
Importantly, the resolution underscores the need for collective efforts to counter the increased terrorist threat in the country and the region.
Moscow supports the mediation efforts by UN special envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar, aimed at finding a comprehensive formula for national reconciliation and a long-term political settlement between the Yemeni themselves, without imposing ready-made solutions from the outside.
We are ready to continue facilitating the democratic transformation of Yemeni society both at the bilateral and international level, including the UN Security Council.
