MUSCAT (Dispatches) -- Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian has reaffirmed Iran’s stance on preserving Yemen’s territorial integrity and support for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire and an end to the Saudi-led war and siege on the impoverished Arab nation.
Amir-Abdollahian made the remarks at a meeting with Muhammad Abdul-Salam, spokesman for Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement and the chief negotiator of Yemen’s National Salvation Government, here where the two sides discussed the latest developments in Yemen.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes any initiative, plan and action that would lead to the lifting of the all-out blockade on Yemen and the establishment of a comprehensive ceasefire and understanding between Yemeni political groups,” he said.
The top Iranian diplomat also hailed the recent simultaneous prisoner exchanges between the warring sides in the war-wracked Arab country.
Abdul-Salam thanked Iran for its support, saying Yemen will continue its dialog with Saudi Arabia until it reaches an agreement that will ensure the rights of all Yemeni people.
He said that the Yemeni negotiating team has already spoken out on the need for foreign military forces to leave Yemen, receiving war compensation, and assistance in the reconstruction of Yemen.
“Our other demands included ending the aggression, complete lifting of the siege, and payment of the wages of the entire Yemeni employees from the oil and gas revenues,” he added.