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Japan hails Saudi efforts in formation of new Yemeni government

Fighters loyal to Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) travel in a convoy in Yemen's southern Abyan province, on December 13, 2020, as part of a withdrawal according to a power sharing agreement brokered in the Saudi capital Riyadh days earlier. (AFP)
Fighters loyal to Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) travel in a convoy in Yemen's southern Abyan province, on December 13, 2020, as part of a withdrawal according to a power sharing agreement brokered in the Saudi capital Riyadh days earlier. (AFP)
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23 Dec 2020 08:12:09 GMT9
23 Dec 2020 08:12:09 GMT9

Arab News Japan

TOKYO: Japan on Dec. 23 expressed appreciation toward Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reach the decision of the formation of a new cabinet in Yemen last week based on the Riyadh Agreement. 

The foreign ministry in Tokyo said in a statement that Japan highly appreciates the efforts of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other parties concerned and welcomes reaching this agreement which is “an important step towards the stability of Yemen.”

The statement said the Government of Japan, once again, calls on all parties for immediate ceasefire and early start of dialogue for political solution to the situation in Yemen.

Japan has been providing humanitarian assistance for Yemen and remains committed to continuously making efforts, in cooperation with countries concerned, to realize peace and stability in Yemen, according to the statement.

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