15/03/2021 (Agence Europe) – The High Representative of the Union, Josep Borrell, urged the Yemeni government, on Friday 12 March in a telephone conversation with Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak, to explore with the UN Special Envoy all avenues for an immediate ceasefire. Expressing “deep concern” about the intense fighting in Marib and other fronts, the High Representative reiterated the EU’s call on all parties to the conflict to cease their hostile activities without delay and to commence inclusive political talks. Mr Borrell also recalled the EU condemnation on all attacks on civilians and stressed the need to fully facilitate humanitarian work across the country. He also called on the Yemeni government to undertake ambitious economic reforms, which the EU stands ready to continue supporting, according to the European External Action Service statement. (CG)