GCC Chief lauds Omani mediation efforts on ceasefire in Yemen

RIYADH, May 7 (KUNA) -- Jassem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, GCC Secretary General of the GCC, commended on Wednesday that the efforts made by the Oman in mediating between the US and the Houthi militia, which led to reaching a ceasefire agreement.
In a GCC Secretariat statement, Al-Budaiwi said that the efforts embodied the constructive and active role that the Oman played in supporting the security and stability of the region.
Al-Budaiwi affirmed that the GCC countries, through their wise and balanced policies, continued to work on everything that would enhance security and peace at the regional and international levels.
He also reiterated the importance of de-escalation to maintain the security and stability of the region and respect the right of maritime navigation therein, in accordance with the provisions of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982. (end) ase.gta