Yemeni, Saudi Foreign Ministers Discuss Developments in Yemen, Region

September Net

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba held a phone call on Thursday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on developments in Yemen and the region and ways to strengthen joint coordination.

Al-Zouba briefed her Saudi counterpart on Houthi attacks targeting Aden International Airport, displacement camps and state institutions, as well as the siege of Taiz and restrictions on essential supplies, including food, water, medicine, and fuel. She stressed the need for effective international action to protect civilian infrastructure and ensure humanitarian access.

She reaffirmed Yemen’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemned Houthi attacks against the Kingdom and emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s security is closely linked to Yemen’s security.

She also expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued political, economic, humanitarian and development support, as well as its assistance to Yemeni residents in the Kingdom.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm support for Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, legitimate government and people, reaffirming the Kingdom’s commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Both ministers stressed the importance of strengthening coordination to address shared threats, ease the suffering of the Yemeni people and promote security, stability, and development.