The Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, have discussed efforts to resolve the Yemen crisis. The trilateral meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, reviewed ways to achieve a sustainable political solution to the Yemen crisis, enhance humanitarian response for the Yemeni people, and provide necessary economic support for Yemen.
The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the United States emphasized the importance of close cooperation among the three countries and the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen to enhance the UN-led peace efforts. The Emirati minister praised Saudi Arabia's efforts to establish a permanent ceasefire in Yemen, which would lead to a comprehensive political settlement of the crisis, reiterating the UAE's consistent stance in support of the Yemeni people.
The meeting was attended by the UAE President's diplomatic advisor Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, UAE Ambassador to the United States Yusuf Man'a Al Otaiba, and the Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs and UAE Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zaki Nusseibeh.
**Blinken's Comment**
Blinken posted on his "X" (formerly Twitter) page: "Productive meeting today with Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed at #UNGA78." He added that they discussed the urgent need for a durable resolution to the conflict in Yemen and other priorities. He concluded by stating that coordination with partners on Yemen and regional challenges is critical to peace and stability. Blinken shared photos from the meeting, showing the three ministers engaged in conversation and smiling together.
**Gargash's Comment**
UAE presidential advisor Anwar Gargash commented on the post, stating: "The trilateral Saudi-UAE-U.S. coordinating meeting in New York represents a shared vision towards peace and stability in Yemen."
