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Yemeni FM meets Russian, Chinese, British envoys

JEDDAH, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- Yemen's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Mikhlafi met on Tuesday with Russian, Chinese and British ambassadors to Yemen Vladimir Dedushki, Tian Chi and Simon Shercliff, respectively.
The discussions during the three separate meetings dealt with the bilateral ties and issues of common concern, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The Yemeni minister reviewed the latest developments of the situation in his country, particularly the capital city of Sanaa, and threats posed by the Houthi militia to the regional and international security.
He reiterated the Yemeni government's commitment to the peace process and support to the efforts of UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmad.
He pointed out that the Houthis prove every day that they are not ready for peace, citing their recent threats to the navigation in the Red Sea.
For their part, the Russian, Chinese and British ambassadors renewed their countries' support to the legitimate government of Yemen in its efforts to restore peace and stability to the country. (end) nsa.gb