Foreign Minister Anže Logar met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who visited Slovenia last November. Minister Logar also held a courtesy meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Al Thani. Discussions were centred on enhancing cooperation between the two countries.
Italy lauds Saudi Arabia’s Yemen peace initiative
Rome stressed its “full support” for UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths, and urged the warring sides “to reach a sustainable compromise as soon as possible”
Yemen’s internationally recognized government has welcomed the initiative, as have the US, the EU and the UN
Updated 25 March 2021
March 25, 2021 16:55
ROME: Italy’s government said it “welcomes Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a unilateral ceasefire in Yemen.”
Italy’s Foreign Ministry said: “This is an important signal that gives a new impetus to UN-led negotiations and opens up prospects for improving humanitarian conditions in the country and achieving a lasting peace.”