Today, Thursday, a four-way statement was issued on behalf of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Britain and the United States (the Quartet), to discuss the economic situation in Yemen.

This came during a meeting of the ambassadors of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Britain to Yemen, as well as the Chargé d'Affairs of the United States of America in Yemen.

The Quartet expressed its concern about the depreciation of the Yemeni riyal and the rise in food prices, which will have a severe impact on the Yemeni economy and the current humanitarian situation, praising "the great contribution of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the grant of oil derivatives directed to Yemen."

The statement called on the Yemeni government to quickly take all necessary steps to start achieving economic stability in Yemen, while affirming the commitment of the Quartet countries to provide support to the Yemeni government, through the technical advisory committee on the economic aspect.

It also highlighted the importance of the speedy implementation of the Riyadh Agreement, and the need for the Yemeni government to return to Aden.