The Council adopted conclusions on the situation in Yemen. These can be summarised as follows:
· the EU reaffirms its commitment to a unified, stable, democratic and prosperous Yemen and recalls its support to the Government of Yemen in confronting the challenges it faces;
· the EU is committed to joining with international partners, including Yemen's neighbours, in assisting the government through a comprehensive approach encompassing security, counter-terrorism, political dialogue, humanitarian and economic assistance. The aim is to ensure coherence and effectiveness of domestic and international efforts;
· the EU calls on the Government of Yemen to continue with its programme of domestic political and economic reforms. It welcomes the announcement by President Saleh to launch a comprehensive national dialogue, encourages its inception. The EU also calls on all national stakeholders to do their utmost to ease tension and strengthen the democratic process in Yemen.
Lastly, the EU welcomes the forthcoming high-level Yemen meeting in London and looks forward to engaging fully with Yemen as well as with regional and international partners in follow up thereafter.