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The U.S. Monday said it welcomes the resumption of direct flights between Sana’a, Yemen and Amman, Jordan, after commercial flights between the two countries had ceased since 2016.

The spokesperson of the National Security Council (NSC), Adrienne Watson, said the resumption of flights shows the "ongoing benefits" for the Yemeni people from the UN-brokered truce, adding that they improve the lives of Yemenis.

Watson added that the U.S. commends Saudi Arabia for its role in overcoming obstacles to the resumption of commercial flights between Amman and Sana’a. 

"We also thank the Government of Jordan and the new Republic of Yemeni Government’s efforts in finalising the arrangements for what should be the first of regular flights between these destinations," she added.  

She said the United States supports continued diplomatic engagement between the different parties and UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg’s efforts to further improve freedom of movement inside Yemen, including by opening roads in Taiz and other areas.

She added that the U.S. is "committed" to supporting Yemen’s sovereignty, stability, security and prosperity through an inclusive, UN-led political process to assist the Yemeni people in determining their country’s future.