Brussels, 27/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - EU foreign ministers called on Monday 27 February for “all (Yemeni) actors to engage in good faith in the upcoming national dialogue and process of constitutional reform, and to renounce the use of violence”. The EU welcomed the presidential elections held on 21 February and the subsequent inauguration of President Hadi “which mark key moments in Yemen's transition leading to further and comprehensive elections in 2014” and congratulated the Yemeni people for “their courage and perseverance in bringing the country to this pivotal moment”. Ministers condemned the 25 February attack on the presidential compound in Mukalla.
The Council said the EU would continue to work “closely” with the transitional institutions and give its full support to the transition process. The EU is ready to offer assistance “in areas relevant for the transition including a fully inclusive national dialogue, security, governance, institution building and economic development” in the country and to continue its support to help meet the humanitarian needs of the Yemeni people and improve the delivery of basic services. (CG/transl.rt)