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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. In March this year, the UK proposed and coordinated
a UN Security Council Presidential Statement (PRST) which was agreed on 15 March 2018.
This PRST builds upon the previous one agreed on 15 June 2017, also sponsored and
coordinated by the UK, it expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation
in Yemen, welcomes the appointment of the new UN Special Envoy for Yemen, and calls
for the parties to agree steps towards a ceasefire. We will continue to work with
our Yemeni, regional and international partners to ensure that words are converted
into action. The UK fully supports – including through financial assistance – the
work of the UN Special Envoy to facilitate progress towards peace talks. We convene
the "Quad" format of British, American, Saudi and Emirati Foreign Ministers
to discuss what practical steps can be taken to move the political process forward.</p>
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