Riyadh, Ramadan 2, 1437, Jun 7, 2016, SPA -- The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, welcomed the UN Secretariat's decision to lift the Arab pro-legitimacy coalition in Yemen from the list of violators of children rights during conflicts and wars. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Al-Zayani said: "the GCC states appreciate initiative of the Secretariat of the United Nations to correct this administrative error confirming the credibility of the United Nations and its international responsibility in maintaining international peace and security''. The Secretary-General stressed that the Arab coalition countries led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen on the safety of Yemeni civilians including children, working on restoration of the legitimacy and fighting against terrorism. --SPA 16:33 LOCAL TIME 13:33 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w