Doha, 2 April 2022, SPA -- Qatar has welcomed the announcement by the UN of the two-month truce in Yemen starting today, subject to renewal with the consent of the parties. In a statement issued today, the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar's aspiration that the step would pave the way for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Yemen, and the involvement of all parties in the Yemeni crisis - with the support of the international community - in the comprehensive political track and national reconciliation, to achieve the aspirations of the Yemeni people in security, stability, and prosperity. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar's position calling for a solution to the Yemeni crisis based on the Gulf initiative and relevant Security Council resolutions, namely Resolution No. 2216. --SPA 20:40 LOCAL TIME 17:40 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w1716052