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<p>A political settlement remains the only means for bringing long-term stability
to Yemen – there is no military solution to the conflict. The Yemeni parties must
engage constructively and in good faith to overcome obstacles and find a political
solution to end the conflict. The UK continues to play a leading role in international
efforts to achieve this goal. The Foreign Secretary discusses the military and political
situation in Yemen with the Foreign Ministers of the United States of America, United
Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia regularly, and most recently on 23 January at our Embassy
in Paris. In June last year the UK sponsored and coordinated a UN Security Council
Presidential Statement, agreed on 15 June, which called upon the parties to the conflict
to agree the modalities for a ceasefire, take steps to address the humanitarian crisis
and restart political talks. We are now working urgently with our international and
regional partners to ensure that the Security Council's words are converted into action.
We support the appointment of the new UN Special Envoy for Yemen, and will work urgently
to assist his efforts.</p><p> </p>
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