The Chairman of the Leadership Council meets with the Turkish Chargé d’Affaires, warning against ceasefire agreements that fail to address Iranian behavior.

President Alimi Welcomes Turkish Charge d’Affaires in Yemen

On Monday, President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, met with the Turkish Charge d’Affaires in Yemen, Mr. Erdem Allah Aslar. This meeting highlighted the strong ties between Yemen and Turkey, focusing on mutual interests and regional developments.

Greetings from President Erdogan

During the meeting, Mr. Aslar conveyed greetings from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He expressed wishes for President Alimi’s good health and for peace and stability for the Yemeni government and its people. In response, President Alimi sent his regards to President Erdogan and his wishes for the Turkish people’s continued progress and prosperity.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations

The discussion centered on the exceptional relationship between Yemen and Turkey. Both leaders explored ways to enhance and develop these ties further. President Alimi emphasized the historical connections between the two nations, noting the deep cultural and humanitarian bonds that unite them. He praised Turkey’s humanitarian, relief, and developmental support, which has alleviated the suffering of the Yemeni people.

Support for Yemeni Refugees

President Alimi expressed his gratitude for Turkey’s hospitality towards thousands of Yemenis who fled their country due to the Houthi militia’s actions, backed by the Iranian regime. He acknowledged Turkey’s provision of opportunities for residence, education, healthcare, and employment. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing support from Turkish universities for Yemeni students, preparing them to contribute to Yemen’s future.

Resuming Turkish Support Programs

The President welcomed the resumption of Turkish support and cooperation programs. He stressed the importance of building on this initiative to address the Yemeni government’s priorities, particularly in higher education, healthcare, infrastructure, and energy.

Economic Reforms and Regional Developments

President Alimi also discussed ongoing institutional and economic reforms aimed at improving public revenues and essential services. He emphasized the need for unified security and military decisions to establish a successful model in liberated provinces, with sincere support from Saudi Arabia.

Furthermore, he warned that any ceasefire agreements that do not address Iran’s behavior in using armed militias as cross-border tools would only serve as temporary solutions, not sustainable ones. He pointed out that Yemenis view the issue with Iran not solely through the lens of the nuclear file but also as a threat from Iran’s expansionist agenda, which has armed and supported rebellious proxies that undermine regional security and international navigation.

The Path to Genuine Peace

President Alimi asserted that true peace begins with respecting state sovereignty and principles of good neighborliness. He called for an end to militia support, the drying up of their funding and arms sources, and ensuring that only the state holds the power to make decisions regarding peace and war.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded with the presence of Dr. Yahya Al-Shaibi, Director of the Presidential Office, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation between Yemen and Turkey in addressing shared challenges and fostering stability in the region.

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