Brussels, Dec 19, 2020, SPA -- The European Union said the announcement of a new Yemeni government within the framework of Riyadh Agreement implementation is a positive step towards a comprehensive political solution for Yemen. The official spokesman for the European External Action Service in Brussels said that the new government will have difficult tasks and it will need to take important and courageous decisions for the sake of Yemen and all its people. In this regard, it will be important to have more Yemeni women in political positions and effective participation of them in governance, he further said. "The European Union appreciates the facilitation efforts being made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and encourages all actors to ensure the prompt and full implementation of all provisions of Riyadh Agreement," EU official spokesman added. The European Union declared its commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen, and affirmed that it would continue to support efforts aimed at a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen. --SPA 23:55 LOCAL TIME 20:55 GMT 0023 www.spa.gov.sa/w1470292