WASHINGTON, 26 July 2022, (TON): US special envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is traveling to the capitals of Saudi Arabia and Jordan to continue diplomatic efforts in support of the truce in Yemen.
US State Department said in a statement “the trip, starting follows US President Joe Biden’s recent visit to Jeddah during which Yemen figured prominently in discussions.”
The statement said “in close coordination with the UN special envoy and our regional and Yemeni partners, special envoy Lenderking will continue our efforts to help advance peace.”
The truce in Yemen first came into effect in April and was then extended for a two-month period in June. It ends on August 2 and the international community is keen for it to be extended.
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