first extraordinary session, which was held on April 3, 2011, concerning making contacts with the Yemeni government and opposition through the initiative of the GCC to overcome the status quo. Within the framework of the contacts and consultations in this regard by the ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Sana'a with all parties concerned within the framework of the GCC initiative, the GCC countries invite the Government of Yemen and the opposition parties to meet in Saudi Arabia under the umbrella of the Cooperation Council for the Arab Gulf States, according to the following principles: - The solution that will result from this agreement shall lead to maintaining the unity of Yemen and its security and stability. - The agreement shall meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people for change and reform. -The transfer of power shall be carried out in a smooth and safe way saving Yemen from slipping into anarchy and violence within national consensus. - All parties shall adhere to removing political and security elements of tension. - All parties shall commit to ceasing all forms of retaliation and prosecution through guarantees and undertakings given for this purpose. --More
