UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg announced that both sides in Yemen have agreed to extend the truce under the same conditions for another two months, from August 2, 2022 to October 2, 2022.
In a press statement today, Grundberg said that this extension of the truce includes a commitment by the parties to intensify negotiations to reach an expanded truce agreement as soon as possible, expressing his gratitude for their approval of this extension of the truce and for their continuation. constructive interaction with his office in the implementation of the truce and the desire to expand it.
He said: “In order to consolidate the opportunity that the truce provides for achieving a sustainable peace, I will also intensify my efforts with the parties to reach an expanded truce agreement as soon as possible.”
UN Special Envoy to Yemen Grundberg stressed that this expanded truce offer will provide an opportunity to negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire and resolve humanitarian and economic issues, as well as prepare for the resumption of the United Nations-led Yemeni-led political process. achieve a lasting and just peace.
He expressed gratitude for the concerted support from the international community, in particular the support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as members of the UN Security Council.
