UAE welcomes ceasefire agreement to protect Red Sea trade

AFP

The UAE has welcomed Oman’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement involving Yemen’s Houthi group, aimed at halting attacks on US vessels.

The move is expected to enhance the protection of maritime navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

The agreement also presents an opportunity to promote peaceful dialogue in Yemen and support broader efforts to resolve regional conflicts.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving security, peace and stability in the region and around the world.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that the US has agreed to pause military operations against the Houthis following their agreement to cease attacks on American ships. However, Houthi chief negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters the agreement “does not include Israel in any way, shape or form". 

There have been no reports of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area since January.

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