Russia confirmed, on Friday, its support for efforts and initiatives aimed at stopping the war in Yemen and restoring the path of peace, stability and development.

The government news agency said that a meeting brought together Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings, discussed developments in the Yemeni situation, and the mediation efforts led by Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman, to reduce the escalation and launch a comprehensive political process. Under international sponsorship.

Lavrov praised the results of recent contacts between the two sides to revive joint ministerial committees and strengthen diplomatic relations.