UK Ambassador: Yemen’s security, stability and unity is very important to the British government

By Mohammed al-Kibsi
Yemen’s Vice President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi received the new ambassador of the United Kingdom to Yemen Hobton Nicholas and Deputy Ambassador Fiona pocket at his office in Sana’a on Monday.

Hadi welcomed the new British Ambassador, wishing him wished him success in his new duties.

The Vice President referred to the depth of relations between the two countries, reviewing the historical background of those relationships.

Hadi hailed British role during the crisis of Yemen and said was constructive and wonderful in the interest of the Yemeni people.

He said: "We look forward to the continuation of this situation to get out of this crisis in accordance with the GCC deal and its mechanism and in comply with the Security Council resolution No. 2014".
Hadi also reviewed with the UK Ambassador a number of issues related to implementation of the inGCC pact and ways of  translating it on the ground according to their specific provisions in time.


He stressed the need for alignment and solidarity for the success of the political settlement to bring Yemen out of these conditions and the current crisis.
The new British Ambassador expressed his pleasure to work in Yemen. He pointed out that he will do his utmost to contribute in bringing Yemen out of the current crisis.

He said: "Affairs of Yemen, security, stability and unity is very important to the British government" .. Noting that he phoned last week, Foreign Minister William Hague and advisor to British Prime Minister, who spoke about the importance of relations between Yemen and Britain, and what can be done to smooth and safe exit from the current circumstances .. He stressed that cooperation and partnership will be continued effectively, especially in the area of security, political and economic for the sake of prosperous, stable and safe Yemen.

The also reviewed the latest developments with regard to outrageous acts of terrorism committed by al Qaeda against Yemen and endangering its security and stability, especially what happened in the city  of Radaa and its surroundings in the province of al-Baidha, as well as the provinces of Abyan and Shabwa.

In this regard Hadi stressed on the responsibility of the international community for combating terrorism.