Leadership Council President states that the battle against militias has many facets, and reversing bank decisions serves the public interest.

President Al-Alimi Reaffirms Support for Hadramout’s Legitimate Demands

In a recent interview with Hadramout state television, President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, reiterated the Council’s and the government’s support for the legitimate demands of Hadramout province. He emphasized the importance of these demands due to the province’s potential and its unique status as a model for peace, security, stability, and inclusivity for all Yemenis.

During his second inspection visit to Hadramout, which concluded on Sunday, President Al-Alimi highlighted the commitment of the Council, government, and local authority to fulfilling the legitimate service demands of Hadramout’s residents and political and social components. Regarding political demands, he affirmed the state leadership’s commitment to addressing them, noting Hadramout’s representation in central institutions and its local governance across various fields.

Economic and Development Commitments

The President committed to granting Hadramout its rightful share of oil export revenues. He also declared the government’s intention to allocate additional projects to the province should state revenues and peace and security improve. He warned against exploiting these legitimate demands to disrupt public interests and undermine security, stating that such actions are unacceptable since Hadramout has always been a model of security and stability.

The President’s visit aimed to assess citizens’ conditions and the progress of projects initiated during his previous visit. He supported the local authority’s efforts to meet its obligations despite funding challenges, including the halt of oil exports due to Houthi militia attacks. These attacks deprived the state of about 70% of its resources, including Hadramout’s 20% share allocated for development projects. Nevertheless, the state and local authority are progressing with service and development projects, including a new 100 MW power plant project in Hadramout, funded jointly by the government and local authority.

Multifaceted Battle Against Houthi Militias

On the economic front, President Al-Alimi outlined the multifaceted battle against the Iran-backed Houthi militias, emphasizing military, economic, political, ideological, and cultural dimensions. He contrasted the destructive project led by Iran in the region with the development, stability, and peace project led by moderate states like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, of which the legitimate government of Yemen is a part.

He highlighted government efforts in economic reforms and the Central Bank’s independence in monetary policy and financial supervision. Despite recent decisions to reverse certain economic measures, the President emphasized prioritizing the public interest and the ongoing economic battle, including decisions made in the interest of the Yemeni people above all.

International Support and Southern Issue

President Al-Alimi blamed the Houthi militias and Iran for the destruction of the national currency, targeting oil facilities and international navigation, and halting development and exports. He acknowledged the support from the Saudi-led coalition and GCC countries in maintaining the government’s commitments and thwarting the militias’ plans to plunge the country into a comprehensive humanitarian crisis.

He also noted the prominence of the southern issue in the government’s negotiation priorities for upcoming peace talks, affirming the special status of the southern cause discussed in the National Dialogue Conference and at the forefront of future negotiation projects.

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