RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's efforts to bring security and stability to Yemen have been lauded after the Kingdom unveiled a framework to resolve the feud between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council and implement their power-sharing deal. Welcoming the latest developments with regard to the resumption of the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement, the United Arab Emirates expressed its hope to accelerate its implementation to end the Yemeni crisis, noting the agreement's aims to achieve security, stability, peace, and development in Yemen. In a statement on Wednesday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation commended the Saudi leadership for enabling progress in the agreement's implementation and its support for efforts to serve the interests of the brotherly Yemeni people and contribute towards the country's stability and security. The UAE's ministry stressed the importance of solidarity and cooperation among Yemeni forces to prioritize the greater national interest and confront threats facing Yemen, especially the Houthi milita. Egypt commended the efforts and keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to implement the Riyadh Agreement. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt expressed its appreciation for the role of the UAE in supporting the political solution in Yemen and complementing the efforts of Saudi Arabia. It also welcomed the responsiveness of the legitimate Yemeni government and the STCl to the new mechanism, with a view to overcoming existing obstacles and giving priority to the interests of the Yemeni people and creating the atmosphere for the resumption of the political process with a view to reaching a comprehensive solution to the Yemeni crisis based on Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanisms, the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue, and Security Council Resolution 2216. The United Kingdom, one of the key European powers, expressed its support for the Saudi initiative. In a statement UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Dominic Raab said: "The Riyadh Agreement is a key step towards a sustainable, peaceful resolution to the Yemen conflict. This announcement represents important progress." He added: "I encourage all the Yemeni parties to continue this spirit of negotiation and compromise". Meanwhile, the Arab Parliament and Gulf Cooperation Council rallied behind Saudi Arabia in its efforts to secure peace and stability in Yemen. In a statement, President of the Arab Parliament Dr. Mishaal Bin Fahm Al-Sulami the framework proposed by Saudi Arabia is a continuation of the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen the unity of Yemen and achieve its security and stability. It will also contribute to unifying the Yemeni people and activating state institutions, implementing humanitarian projects and speeding up the development to benefit the Yemeni people and alleviate their suffering. Al-Sulami called on all parties to accelerate the implementation of this mechanism, give priority to the interests of the Yemeni people and unite efforts to face the Houthi militias. Secretary-General of Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Naif Al-Hajraf also praised the two parties' commitment to the mechanism, with a view to overcoming existing obstacles, giving priority to the interests of the Yemeni people and creating the atmosphere for the Yemeni government to commence its work in Aden to bring the Yemeni crisis to an end. Dr. Al-Hajraf confirmed GCC's keenness to restore security and stability in Yemen and its return as an active member in the Gulf and Arab arenas.
