The UAE on Saturday urged de-escalation and constructive dialogue to resolve Yemen’s internal disputes, after Saudi Arabia said it was ready to host talks on the southern issue.
In a statement shared with The National, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was closely following recent developments in Yemen and expressed its "deep concern over the ongoing escalation".
"The UAE calls upon the brotherly Yemeni people to prioritise wisdom, exercise restraint, and work to ensure security and stability in the country," it added.
"The UAE further affirms that de-escalation and constructive dialogue remain the most effective path to overcoming current challenges, contributing to lasting stability in Yemen and the region, and fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples for security and prosperity."
Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia welcomed a request from Rashad Al Alimi, the chief of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), to hold talks in Riyadh and called on all southern factions to join the conference.
The dialogue aims to develop a comprehensive vision for “just solutions” to the southern issue that "fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the southern people", the Saudi government said.
The Saudi authorities have not yet announced who will be invited or when the conference will be convened. However, Mr Al Alimi said he hoped the talks would include "all southern components, forces and figures without exception, including the Southern Transitional Council" (STC).
Mr Al Alimi spoke after the STC announced the launch of a two-year transitional phas
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