The Deputy Foreign Minister discusses humanitarian conditions and the repercussions of Houthi escalation with the Saudi envoy in Geneva.

Deputy Foreign Minister Discusses Humanitarian Situation in Yemen with Saudi Ambassador

Deputy Foreign Minister and Expatriates Affairs Mustafa Naaman met today with the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khuthaila. They discussed the latest developments in the political and humanitarian situations in Yemen, the repercussions of the military escalation by the Houthi terrorist militias, and ways to enhance bilateral and diplomatic coordination between the two countries’ missions in international multilateral forums.

Humanitarian Crisis and Internal Displacement

During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 77th session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Deputy Foreign Minister Naaman reviewed the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen. He highlighted the recent increase in internal displacement, as well as the flow of migrants across the sea towards the Djiboutian coast.

Impact of Houthi Blockade on Taiz

Naaman emphasized the humanitarian suffering caused by the blockade imposed by the Houthi terrorist militias on the city of Taiz. This blockade has deprived hundreds of thousands of residents of basic necessities, including water, food, and medicine. He also pointed out the dangers posed by the military escalation of the militias to civilian lives.

Threats to Maritime Navigation and International Trade

The Deputy Foreign Minister addressed the threats that the militias pose to maritime navigation and international trade in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. He warned of the negative impacts on global supply chains, shipping costs, and insurance. Furthermore, he cautioned against the militias exploiting irregular migration flows from the Horn of Africa, using migrants for extortion and recruitment for combat.

Challenges of Irregular Migration and Human Trafficking

Ambassador Muthana Al-Amri, Director of the International Organizations Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the challenges related to irregular migration and cross-border smuggling and human trafficking networks. He stressed the importance of developing coordination mechanisms and partnerships among relevant authorities and international organizations to address these issues.

Saudi Arabia’s Support for Yemen

For his part, Ambassador Abdul Mohsen bin Khuthaila reaffirmed the deep and historical brotherly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen. He reiterated the Kingdom’s steadfast position in supporting the Presidential Leadership Council, the legitimate government, and the Yemeni people across various political, military, developmental, and humanitarian levels.

The Saudi representative emphasized the importance of continuing political and diplomatic coordination and unifying positions in international forums to expose the violations of the Houthi terrorist militias. He called for mobilizing international support to restore state institutions and establish security, stability, and peace in Yemen.

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