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Thank you Mr President,

We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2201

It was clear at the open briefing earlier this week that the world was waiting for a powerful message from the UN Security Council in response to recent developments in Yemen.

Today we have made clear that those who use violence and intimidation to try to dictate Yemen鈥檚 future are undermining the security of all Yemeni citizens and eroding the political progress made since 2011.

皇冠体育app Houthis must take responsibility for their actions and stop using violence and coercion as political tools. 皇冠体育appy must ensure the immediate and safe release of President Hadi, Prime Minister Bahah and members of the Cabinet from house arrest.

Mr President,

皇冠体育appre can be no doubt that the principles underlying the GCC initiative, the National Dialogue and last September鈥檚 Peace and National Partnership Agreement, are the only legitimate road map for Yemen鈥檚 transition.

皇冠体育app Council has sent a clear message today that all parties in Yemen, and especially the Houthis, need to pull back from the brink and implement these commitments, on a swift and inclusive basis.

Mr President,

I would like to express my appreciation for the continued work of the Secretary-General鈥檚 Special Adviser, Jamal Benomar and call on the Houthis, and on all parties, to engage in good faith in UN-brokered negotiations.

皇冠体育app Council has once again spoken in one voice and delivered a strong and unified message. I would like to thank Jordan and all delegations for their support and flexibility in agreeing this important resolution.

I am particularly grateful for the close and productive consultations my delegation that Jordan and the United Kingdom have enjoyed with the GCC. 皇冠体育appir leadership on this issue so close to their borders is critically important.

I Thank you.