Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the signing of the Riyadh Agreement document between the Yemeni government and the Southern Transitional Council. President Abbas expressed hope that this agreement will be an important step towards enhancing stability and security and maintaining the unity of Yemen, and that it will establish a new phase that will enhance the chances of reaching a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis. He praised the great efforts exerted by the Kingdom to reach this agreement and the Kingdom's role in preserving Arab and Islamic interests and healing rifts to achieve security and stability for all.
