Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres delivered a speech in which he expressed thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting this vital conference and its permanent assistance to Yemen, pointing out that Yemen faces difficult economic and humanitarian conditions at the institutional or personal levels, particularly in light of outbreak of the novel Coronavirus pandemic (Covid 19). Guterres pointed out that the humanitarian situation in Yemen needs humanitarian assistance in this crisis, pointing out that famine and malnutrition threaten the lives of children. He added the Covid19 pandemic represents a threat to the lives of more than 10 million people in Yemen. The UN Secretary-General affirmed that the health facilities in Yemen suffer from a lack and shortage of medical supplies and equipment, particularly ventilators and ambulances, disclosing that hospitals do not have reliable energy sources in addition to 50% of the population do not have access to clean water. Guterres warned that more than 30 international humanitarian programs in Yemen might be closed next year due to lack of funding, calling on donors to fund generously and urgently humanitarian programs in Yemen. --More 17:55 LOCAL TIME 14:55 GMT 0022 www.spa.gov.sa/w1341740