September Net
Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Salem Saleh Bin Breik, and Saada Governor Turki Ahmed Mazhar Bin Qamshah, took the constitutional oath before President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, on Thursday, following the appointment of the former as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Yemen to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the latter as Governor of Saada Governorate.
After the ceremony at the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh, the president met with Bin Breik and called on him to lead one of Yemen’s key diplomatic missions with dedication, emphasizing that advancing ties with Saudi Arabia would further reinforce the longstanding strategic partnership between the two countries.
Al-Alimi said Yemen’s relationship with Saudi Arabia is founded on shared history, geography, and common interests, describing the Kingdom as Yemen’s most steadfast partner in providing political, economic, and humanitarian support and contributing to regional security and the protection of international shipping lanes.
He also expressed confidence that Yemen would emerge from years of crisis to become an active contributor to Gulf security and development following the restoration of state institutions, and urged the ambassador to give special attention to the Yemeni community in Saudi Arabia by improving consular services and addressing its needs. He described the expatriate community as a vital source of support for the national economy and a living bridge between the peoples of the two countries.
In the same context, the President conferred with the new governor over his national responsibility and tasks in one of the country’s most important governorates, whose people lead the way in bravery in resisting the Iranian project, restoring state institutions and defending human dignity.
The President urged the governor to open communication channels with all social constituents, maintain close ties with the tribal leaders, national figures, youth, women and prepare for restoring state institutions.
The President praised the brave stances of the people of Saada, their honorable national roles and their significant sacrifices in defending the republican system.
The tribes of Saada have historically been a safeguard for the Yemeni state, not a source of threat, racism or monopolization of power, al-Alimi remarked..
The Chairman of the PLC reaffirmed that the state’s hand is extended to everybody, every sheikh, young man and woman, and to everybody looking to put an end of this tragedy.
He stated that the state has a clear vision for rebuilding Saada, opening roads, building services and institutions.