Jordan welcomes appointment of new UN special envoy for Yemen

AMMAN — Jordan on Sunday welcomed the appointment of Hans Grundberg as UN secretary general’s special envoy for Yemen. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Deifallah Fayez wished Grundberg success in his new post, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Fayez renewed the Kingdom’s support to the role of the UN and all regional and international efforts aimed to end the Yemeni crisis and stopping the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Yemen. 

He also expressed support for all endeavours aimed to realise security and stability in the country according to accredited international references such as the UN Security Council Resolution 2216, the Gulf initiative and the outcomes of the Yemeni National Dialogue Conference, in a bid to meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people in achieving security, growth and prosperity.