Ansarullah say open to peace talks with Saudis

Yemen’s Ansarullah movement says they are open to holding peace talks with Riyadh in a bid to bring an end to the Saudi aggression.

"We will not turn our backs on any understandings or initiatives that could lead to the halt of aggression and lifting the suffering from the Yemeni people," said Saleh al-Sammad, head of Ansarullah's political wing, in a statement on Monday.

He also referred to a recent prisoner exchange with Saudi Arabia, saying it was part of an “initial and preliminary” stage of negotiations that could be followed by “gradual steps” if the Saudi authorities are willing to halt their aggression.

Last week, Ansarullah movement freed a Saudi soldier in exchange for seven detained Yemenis. The swap was launched by Yemeni tribal figures to curb the violence in the border area and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Yemenis.

Reports also said that representatives of the movement traveled to Riyadh last week to discuss a truce along the frontier. The visit reportedly began on March 7 at the invitation of Saudi authorities, following a week of secret preparatory talks

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