US Yemen envoy heads to Saudi Arabia, Jordan

WASHINGTON, July 25 (KUNA) -- US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel on Monday to Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia and Amman, capital of Jordan, for talks on Yemen peace.
Lenderking will "continue US diplomatic efforts in support of the UN-mediated truce in Yemen" and "help advance peace," according to a statement from the Department of State Lenderking's engagements will focus on "expanding, extending and renewing the current truce agreement that will further the tangible benefits already reaching Yemenis and build towards a more comprehensive, inclusive peace process and permanent ceasefire," the statement added. (end) si.gb