(VOVworld) - The Yemeni government said Thursday that Shiite rebels must withdraw from all territories under their control since 2014 and hand back control of state institutions ahead of any political settlement.

The statement made by the Yemeni government delegation at the peace talks in Kuwait is a new blow to proposals put forward by UN mediators (Source: AFP/TTXVN)

The statement made by the Yemeni government delegation at the peace talks in Kuwait is a new blow to proposals put forward by UN mediators to narrow differences between the warring parties.

On Wednesday, the delegation of the opposition faction in Yemen said it would not sign any deals on military and security issues until parties involved agree on the establishment of a national unity government to oversee the political transition.