UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg visited Muscat today, where he held discussions with Sheikh Khalifa Ali Issa Al-Harthy, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs, and other senior Omani officials, to review recent developments and advance progress in the UN-led peace mediation efforts in Yemen. Grundberg expressed his gratitude for Oman’s steadfast support and underscored the importance of coordinated regional and international engagement to help pave the way toward a political settlement.
The Special Envoy also met with Mohamed Abdel Salam, Ansar Allah's Chief Negotiator. The discussion focused on the need for a conducive environment for a meaningful and inclusive political process.
During his meetings, the Special Envoy reiterated the UN’s sustained engagement in securing the immediate and unconditional release of all UN personnel arbitrarily detained by Ansar Allah.
UN Special Envoy for Yemen visits Muscat
- 19 November 2025
Photo by: Foreign Ministry of Oman
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