US Diplomat Sullivan, UN Envoy Discuss Steps To Alleviate Suffering In Yemen - State Dept.

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 24th October, 2018) US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan and UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths during a meeting in Washington discussed steps to address the suffering of the Yemeni people and reboot peace talks, State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a press release.

"The Deputy Secretary and the Special Envoy discussed the dire humanitarian situation and latest steps being taken to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people, as well as the urgent need for de-escalation and dialogue throughout Yemen," Nauert said on Tuesday

Sullivan also thanked the UN envoy for his dedication to renewed peace talks among all parties to end the conflict.

Earlier in the day, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council that Moscow will continue to deliver "unpoliticized" humanitarian aid to the affected population of war-torn Yemen.