Wendy Sherman visits Yemen to discuss way forward to a peaceful democratic transition

Wendy Sherman visits Yemen to discuss way forward to a peaceful democratic transition

Washington DC: (Thursday, January 26, 2012) Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs at US State Department Wendy Sherman traveled to Yemen yesterday, January 25.

While there, she met with Vice President Abdo Rabbo Mansour al-Hadi, other senior government officials, Yemeni civil society leaders, youth organizations, and media to discuss ways the United States can support a peaceful democratic
transition. Under Secretary Sherman’s visit is the first by a senior U.S. Government official since the signing of the political agreement on November 23.

In her meetings, she reiterated that the United States supports the presidential election to be held in February that will begin a new chapter in Yemen’s history and lead to additional reform.

She encouraged the National Consensus Government and the Yemeni people to seize the opportunity to begin addressing Yemen’s long-standing security, development, economic, and governance challenges.

Under Secretary Sherman also highlighted U.S. support for a strong role for civil society in the national dialogue process. In her meetings with civil society organizations, media, and youth, Under Secretary Sherman highlighted
U.S. support for the strong role civil society can play in the upcoming national dialogue process.

As per the US State Department, the United States along with the international community will continue to stand by the Yemeni people as they seek a more secure, prosperous, and democratic future.

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Posted by Fayyaz Yaseen on Jan 26 2012. Filed under World. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry