VP, US diplomat review political settlement progress in Yemen

Vice President Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi met here on Wednesday with USA ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein. The Vice President and the USA ambassador reviewed several issues pertaining to the ongoing situation in the national arena and the implementation progress of the political settlement in Yemen according to the Gulf initiative and the UN Security Council resolution 2014. Hadi stressed the significance of the commitment of all political parties to the course of implementation of the Gulf initiative as it is the only way to put an end to the critical situation and difficult circumstances in the country. Feierstein voiced his optimism, saying he alongside with other Arab and foreign ambassadors have noticed great progress in achieving the political settlement. The February 21 presidential election is supported by the whole international community, the US ambassador said, asserting his country's support to Yemen till overcoming the crisis's tough repercussions and realizing the stability and development in Yemen. Furthermore, Hadi and Feierstein discussed Yemeni-US partnership in combating terrorism, particularly al-Qaeda.(Saba)