Translated from Arabic In the name of God, the （在上帝的名义,从阿拉伯语翻译）.pdf

05/12/11 1 McAULEY 5074.11 11-62107 Translated from Arabic In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate Agreement on the implementation mechanism for the transition process in Yemen in accordance with the initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Contents: Part I. Introduction Part II. The transition period Part III. First phase of the transition Part IV. Second phase of the transfer of power Part V . Settlement of disputes Part VI. Concluding provisions Annex: Draft Presidential Decree 05/12/11 2 McAULEY 5074.11 11-62107 Part I. Introduction 1. The two parties recognize that (a) As a result of the deadlock in the political transition, the political, economic, humanitarian and security situation has deteriorated with increasing rapidity and the Yemeni people have suffered great hardship; (b) Our people, including youth, have legitimate aspirations for change; and (c) This situation requires that all political leaders should fulfil their responsibilities towards the people by immediately engaging in a clear process for transition to good democratic governance in Yemen. 2. The two parties deeply appreciate the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its Secretary-General, the United Nations Secretary General acting through his Special Adviser, the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Co