BRUSSELS, Dec 30 (KUNA) -- The European Union Wednesday strongly condemned the attack on Aden airport right after the ministers of the new, broad-based government had landed.
"This is an unacceptable act of violence that comes at a key moment of the implementation of the Riyadh agreement towards a comprehensive political solution," said lead EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, in a statement tonight.
"The EU reaffirms its conviction that there can be only a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. The EU remains firmly committed to the sovereignty, independence, stability and territorial integrity of Yemen and will continue supporting efforts towards a peaceful solution," he said.
The attack on the airport should not deter the parties to the conflict to engage constructively with the United Nations Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, towards a nationwide ceasefire and the resumption of political talks. The EU joins his wish of strength to the newly formed unity government for the challenging tasks ahead, he added. (end) nk.ibi