Signing of GCC-Brokered Agreement in Yemen
Remarks
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 23, 2011
The
United States applauds the Yemeni government and the opposition for
agreeing to a peaceful and orderly transition of power that is
responsive to the aspirations of the Yemeni people. Today marks a
significant step forward for the Yemeni people in their quest for a
unified, democratic, secure, and prosperous Yemen. We commend the Gulf
Cooperation Council for its invaluable role in leading efforts to broker
this agreement and to support the Yemeni people. The United Nations,
through the passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2014,
made clear that the Yemeni people deserve to live free from violence and
insecurity.
We urge all parties within Yemen to refrain from
violence and to move swiftly to implement the terms of the agreement in
good faith and with transparency -- including credible presidential
elections within 90 days. The United States, in coordination with our
international partners, will continue to closely monitor and support
Yemen’s political transition. We look forward to strengthening our
partnership with the Yemeni people and their new government as they
address their political, economic, humanitarian, and security
challenges.
