Foreign Minister Discusses Houthi Attacks and Bilateral Cooperation with Turkish Counterpart
The Foreign Minister of the Yemeni government, Afrah Al-Zouba, on Saturday discussed with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, the escalation of the Houthi group, its attacks on civilians and vital facilities, and its threats to international navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, in addition to ways to enhance relations and cooperation between the two countries.
The Foreign Ministry stated that the meeting, held in Istanbul, addressed the Houthi attacks on civilians, state institutions, and civil and vital facilities in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, including airports and oil facilities, and their repercussions on the region's security and stability.
Al-Zouba affirmed that restoring state institutions and extending their authority over all Yemeni territory are cornerstones for the security of Yemen and the region and for protecting international navigation, stressing the importance of supporting the government in securing coasts and ports and preventing the flow of weapons to the Houthis.
The minister praised Turkey's supportive stances for the Yemeni government and commended the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, which condemned the Houthi escalation and attacks on civilians and international navigation, and affirmed solidarity with Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
On the bilateral side, the two ministers discussed activating joint agreements and committees and expanding cooperation in the fields of education, health, energy, and investment, in addition to looking after the interests of the Yemeni community in Turkey and facilitating their affairs.
Al-Zouba delivered a written message from the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, concerning the development of bilateral relations and the coordination of positions on developments in Yemen and the region.
For his part, Fidan affirmed his country's support for Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and its keenness to develop bilateral cooperation and intensify consultation on issues of common interest, stressing the importance of ensuring the security of navigation and freedom of movement in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.
المصدر: Saba Net
