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<p>The UK remains in close contact with the Government of Yemen and other international
partners regarding the situation in Yemen. I spoke to President Hadi of Yemen on 25
May 2015, with the UN Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed on 26 May, and with the
Saudi Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations Dr Prince Turki on
24 May. We discussed the situation on the ground and I emphasised the importance of
moving to a durable political process.</p><p>The situation on the ground remains unstable
and humanitarian needs are critical. The Houthis have continued to use violence and
intimidation to achieve their aims. Following the end of a five-day humanitarian pause,
Saudi-led airstrikes resumed on 17 May. Ultimately, the solution to the crisis must
be a political one and I welcome the UN’s commitment to begin political consultations
and its call for participants to engage in good faith and without pre-conditions.</p>
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