Oman urges negotiated political solution, reconstruction plan for Yemen

In remarks to the General Assembly, the Omani foreign minister renewed his country's support for a political solution to the crisis in Yemen "one that preserves the unity, stability, and territorial integrity of this great country," he said, and urged all parties to cooperate to reach a just settlement that preserves rights and dignity.

Badr bin Mhammed bin Hammud Ali called for an outcome that enables reconstruction and development and meets the aspirations of all components of the Yemeni people. He emphasized that any settlement must foster stable relations with neighboring states and allow Yemen to begin recovery and economic progress.