Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zoubi held talks on Saturday with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Filiz in Istanbul, discussing developments in Yemen and the region, as well as strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
In this context, the Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the two sides discussed the escalation by the Houthi militia and its attacks on civilians and institutions, including airports and oil facilities in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as its threats to international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the impact of these actions on regional security.
For his part, the Turkish Foreign Minister affirmed his country’s steadfast support for Yemen, its unity, and its sovereignty, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation and intensifying consultations on issues of mutual interest, while stressing the importance of ensuring the security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.
Minister al-Zoubi pointed out that restoring state institutions and extending their authority over the entire national territory is a cornerstone of Yemen’s security, stressing the importance of supporting the government’s efforts to secure coasts and ports and prevent the flow of weapons to the Houthi militia in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.
Minister al-Zoubi added that she commended Turkey’s supportive stance toward the Yemeni government, as well as the joint statement issued following the meeting of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan in Istanbul, which condemned the Houthi escalation and expressed solidarity with Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Both sides highlighted during the meeting the need to activate agreements and joint committees, expand cooperation in the fields of education, health, energy, and investment, and enhance the protection of Yemeni community interests in Turkey and facilitate their affairs.
This meeting comes within the framework of diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening regional and international support for the Yemeni government and intensifying coordination with concerned countries regarding developments in Yemen, contributing to supporting its security and stability and protecting international navigation.
Minister al-Zoubi affirmed that empowering the government to address sources of threat prevents the flow of weapons to the Houthi militia, in accordance with agreed references and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, thereby safeguarding Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
She noted that the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan in Istanbul included a clear condemnation of the Houthi escalation and attacks on civilians and international navigation, expressing solidarity with Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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