Abu Dhabi, Rabi'II 8, 1437, Jan 18, 2016, SPA -- Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the UAE, today met with Abdul Jalil Al Mukhlafi, Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is on a visit to the UAE, as WAM reported. During the meeting, they discussed developments in Yemen and progress of the political progress as systematic hurdles created by the rebels continue to block international efforts and make it difficult to set the next date for the meeting. The parties stressed the importance of continuing political efforts based on Resolution No. 2216, the Gulf Co-operation Council initiative and the outcome of the National Dialogue. They discussed humanitarian developments and stressed that the situation should be addressed with resolve especially because the rebels continue to procrastinate over the issue. The parties also discussed regional and international efforts for the Yemeni issue. --SPA 20:31 LOCAL TIME 17:31 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w