Riyadh, Jumada I 20, 1439, February 06, 2018, SPA -- Yemeni President Abdurbo Mansour Hadi expressed appreciation and gratitude for the good and steadfast efforts exerted by UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh during his tenure as UN Secretary-General's envoy to Yemen, it was reported here today. This came during a meeting between Yemeni President Ould Cheikh and UN envoy Ould Cheikh on the occasion of the end of the term of office of Cheikh which will be completed by the end of this month. President Hadi pointed to the intransigence and arrogance of the Houthi coupists in obstructing peace opportunities. -- SPA 17:32 LOCAL TIME 14:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w604664