Amman, 9 December 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, was in Riyadh today where he met with Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya Zindani, the Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber, the UAE Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al-Zaabi, representatives of the permanent five members of the Security Council (P5) and other diplomats.
The meetings focused on recent developments in Hadramout and Al-Mahra, noting that the eastern region of Yemen is a vital area, both politically and economically. The Special Envoy highlighted the need for all actors to exercise restraint and de-escalate through dialogue.
He underscored the need to preserve the space where Yemeni parties can discuss in support of stability and in the interest of Yemeni people.
In his meetings, Grundberg reaffirmed his continued engagement with Yemeni, regional, and international actors to support de-escalation and advance prospects for a negotiated political settlement to the conflict in Yemen.
