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European Council President expresses support to Yemeni President Al Alimi

BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- President of the European Council Charles Michel expressed his support to President Rashad Al Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen and to the Council, during a meeting at the side-lines of UNGA in New York late on Wednesday.
"The Yemeni people deserve peace. The EU is fully behind UNSE Grundbergآ’s efforts," Michel said on his twitter account.
He also underlined the "need for constructive engagement to expand the truce." Hans Grundberg of Sweden is the UN Special Envoy for Yemen.
In a separate meeting, Michel met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafaal Kadhimi in New York last night and discussed developments in Iraq & bilateral relations.
"Engagement and inclusive dialogue within constitutional framework remain key. EU supports Iraqi institutions, security and sovereignty," tweeted Michel.
He commended cooperation on migration and Iraqi efforts to promote regional dialogue. (end) nk.rk