Vershinin and Yemeni Ambassador discuss paths to resolve situation in Yemen

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and Yemeni Ambassador to Moscow Ahmed Salem al-Wahishi exchanged views on the current tensions in Yemen and prospects for a peaceful settlement, Russia's Foreign Ministry reports.

"Views were exchanged on the situation in and around Yemen in light of the escalation in the southeast of the country. The Russian side emphasized the necessity of achieving stability through compromise within the framework of a broad inter-Yemeni dialogue under the auspices of the UN",

the ministry stated.

The parties also discussed a range of current issues related to the further development of friendly bilateral relations between Russia and Yemen.