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As part of its commitment to achieving peace and prosperity in Yemen, the UAE has pledged $500 million for Yemen in 2019. The funding includes grants for United Nations agencies to support Yemen as well as commitments on a bilateral basis, to finance ambitious stabilisation programmes, working with many Yemeni and international partners.
The UAE has also called for full respect of the Stockholm peace accords and has pledged significant support for the long- term rebuilding of Yemen.
Speaking at the UN pledging conference for Yemen, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ibrahim Al Has-hemy said that there are reasons for optimism that peace and hope can be achieved for Yemen and its people.
“As close neighbours to the brotherly people of Yemen, we, Emiratis, are committed to taking a lead in the restoration of Yemen’s economy and society,†Al Hashemy added.