Undersecretary of Foreign Ministry of Yemen for Political Affairs Dr. Mansour Bajash met Sunday with the Russian Ambassador to Yemen Vladimir Dedushkin in Riyadh.

The meeting focused on Yemeni-Russian bilateral relations and cooperation.

The latest developments in the Yemeni national arena and the need to resume peace talks were also touched upon.

Dr. Bajash underlined the importance of creating supportive atmosphere for bringing about peace, including putting an end to Iranian interference in Yemen and preventing Iran from supplying the rebels with weapons and experts who are continuing to attack Yemeni people, threaten international maritime navigation and disturb the regionial stability.

The Russian Ambassador has reiterated his country's continuous support for the Yemeni legitimate government led by President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi. He stated that it is very important to keep on consultations and coordination between the two governments of Yemen and Russia in order to achieve political settlement in Yemen.