Yemen: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the Ramadan truce

The EU welcomes the two-month truce over Ramadan brokered by UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg. The EU salutes the willingness shown by the parties in accepting the truce and the accompanying measures, including fuel shipments entering Hodeidah ports, commercial flights in and out of Sana’a and negotiations for opening roads in Taez and other governorates. 

The EU calls on the parties involved to respect the truce and continue engaging with UN Special Envoy towards a durable cease-fire, addressing urgent economic and humanitarian measures and resuming the political process. 

The EU conveys best wishes to all Yemenis on the advent of Ramadan.