Foreign Minister Al-Zouba discusses ways to enhance bilateral relations with the Foreign Minister of Benin.
- Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met with Benin's Foreign Minister Corine Amourou Brunié.
- The ministers discussed enhancing bilateral relations and mutual cooperation.
- Al-Zouba briefed on threats from the Houthi militia to Yemen's security.
- Benin's Foreign Minister expressed solidarity with the Yemeni government and people.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses Bilateral Relations with Benin
Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, engaged in discussions with Corine Amourou Brunié, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Benin, during the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The two ministers explored ways to enhance bilateral relations and develop areas of mutual cooperation.
Updates on Yemen’s Situation
During the meeting, Minister Al-Zouba briefed her Beninese counterpart on the latest developments in Yemen. She highlighted the threats posed by the Houthi militia, which is supported by the Iranian regime, to the security of Yemen and the region. Additionally, she addressed concerns regarding the safety of international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Benin’s Support for Yemen
In response, the Foreign Minister of Benin expressed her country’s full solidarity with the Yemeni government and people. She emphasized her commitment to maintaining communication and coordination between the two nations to serve their common interests.
Attendees of the Meeting
The meeting also included the presence of Al-Khadr Ahmed Marmash, the Yemeni Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, and Hamid Al-Midmah, a member of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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