We welcomed the Saudi announcement on 22 March of a new peace initiative, which includes a nationwide ceasefire, the opening of Sana'a airport and Hodeidah port, and a return to formal peace talks between the Government and the Houthis. This is an important step towards peace, and we urge the parties to the conflict to engage constructively with the Saudis and UN Special Envoy Griffiths. On 22 March the Foreign Secretary discussed the new peace initiative with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, and expressed his full support of Saudi peace efforts. We will continue to engage closely with the Saudis, the UN and all our international partners to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.