Saudi Arabia on Sunday welcomed a statement issued by the United Nations special envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg regarding a roadmap to peace.

“The Foreign Ministry reiterates the Kingdom’s continued support for Yemen and its people, and its constant keenness to encourage the Yemeni parties to sit at the dialogue table to reach a comprehensive and lasting political solution under the auspices of the United Nations,” Saudi Press Agency said.

The Yemeni government and Iran-aligned Houthis have both committed to steps toward a ceasefire, the UN special envoy for Yemen said on Saturday.

Grundberg, in a statement issued by his office, said he “welcomes the parties’ commitment to a set of measures to implement a nation-wide ceasefire, improve living conditions in Yemen, and engage in preparations for the resumption of an inclusive political process under UN auspices.”