Paris, Dec 19, 2020, SPA -- The French Republic today welcomed the implementation of Riyadh Agreement, leading to the formation of a Yemeni government between the legitimate Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council. France also hailed the decisive role being played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in this regard. It added in its statement on its Ministry of Foreign Affairs website that this important step would contribute to preserving Yemen's unity and territorial integrity. It also called for the continued implementation of the security dimension of Riyadh Agreement, stressing the importance of ending the conflict in Yemen, which requires a cessation of hostilities and the resumption of discussions under the auspices of the United Nations to reach a general and comprehensive political agreement. --SPA 22:42 LOCAL TIME 19:42 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1470279