ADEN, Oct 27 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Information Minister, Muammar Iryani, announced that, the Saudi-sponsored deal between the country’s government and the Southern Transitional Council (STC), would be formally signed within two days.
The Yemeni minister said, the formal signing ceremony between representatives of the two pro-Saudi political parties will occur, during the upcoming two days.
“It’s expected to address the event positively, away from political rivalries, as a pivotal and important step to unite ranks and direct all efforts in the battle of salvation, from the Iranian-backed Houthi militia,” Iryani said, in his statement.
The Yemeni minister praised the role of neighbouring oil-rich Saudi Arabia, that hosted the Yemeni political parties and encouraged them to reach this deal.
On Thursday, the Yemeni government initially signed the first draft of a deal that includes forming a power-sharing government with the STC, following several weeks of indirect talks between the two sides, in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah.
A Yemeni source said, the deal also stipulated that the power-sharing government will operate from the southern port city of Aden, the country’s interim capital.
The STC is part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition to fight Iran-backed Houthi militias in northern Yemen.– NNN-SABA