President of the European Council Antonio Costa:. I spoke with the chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, about the escalation of the war in Yemen and the worsening of the humanitarian crisis. - I confirm the solidarity of the European Union with the government of Yemen. - I condemn the Houthi attacks on Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the naval traffic in the Red Sea. - I call on the Houthi group to stop its attacks and return to the negotiating table. Achieving peace in Yemen can only be achieved through a comprehensive political solution.