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The United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) revealed that it had held a series of meetings in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, focused on de-escalating military tensions and ensuring the continued flow of humanitarian aid through Hodeidah’s ports. The discussions also addressed revitalizing the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) and strengthening regional cooperation to support de-escalation and field monitoring efforts.
These meetings took place during an official visit by Mairi Yamashita, Acting Head of UNMHA, to Riyadh, where she met with Yemeni and Saudi officials, regional partners, and members of the diplomatic community.
In a statement issued Monday evening, UNMHA said the visit—which coincided with the UN Security Council’s extension of the mission’s mandate until mid-January—provided an opportunity to discuss the challenges and prospects for enhancing stability and implementing the provisions of the Hodeidah Agreement.
According to the statement, Yamashita held several high-level meetings, including with Major General Mohammed Ayda, the representative of the internationally recognized Yemeni government on the Redeployment Coordination Committee, as well as Ambassador Sarhan Al-Munikher, Head of the Gulf Cooperation Council Mission to Yemen. She also met with senior Saudi officials and accredited diplomats based in Riyadh.
The discussions focused on UN-led initiatives aimed at stabilizing the situation and creating a conducive environment for a comprehensive peace process. Topics included conducting field patrols to Hodeidah’s ports, coordinating demining efforts, reopening roads along frontlines, and launching quick-impact projects to boost community engagement.
The UN Security Council recently extended UNMHA’s mandate for an additional six months, amid ongoing debate among Council members about the mission’s effectiveness. The United States, in particular, voiced reservations about the extension, describing the mission as having lost its relevance in light of changing political and security dynamics on the ground.
