The UN Envoy during his Departure from Sana’a: I Discuss with Officials in Sana’a ways to Build on the Truce as a Step towards a Comprehensive Political Solution 

The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, confirmed that work is in full swing to open Sanaa International Airport, and to operate the first commercial flight.

The UN envoy said in a press conference upon his departure today, Wednesday, Sana’a, “There is a welcome from all concerned parties to open Sana’a International Airport, and we did not face any obstacles in this aspect.”

Grundberg described his visit to the capital, Sana’a, and his discussions with officials in Sana’a as constructive, positive, and hopeful to continue the work. “We saw the importance of the much-needed entry of fuel ships to the ports of Hodeidah, and preparations are being made for a meeting to agree on opening roads in Taiz and other provinces,” he said. “.

He expressed his hope that the entry of oil derivatives ships would contribute to solving the fuel crisis, stressing the need for more fuel ships to continue entering Hodeidah port steadily during the truce period.

The UN envoy indicated that the truce is holding in general so far, stressing the importance of the parties’ commitment to the truce.