The Foreign Minister discusses Yemen’s situation with the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council and calls for classifying the Houthis as a terrorist group.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses Yemen Situation with GCC Secretary-General

Dr. Afrah Al-Zubaidi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, held a phone call with Jassim Al-Budaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). During this conversation, they addressed the latest developments in Yemen and the region, focusing on coordinating Yemeni and Gulf positions in regional and international forums.

Political and Humanitarian Developments in Yemen

Minister Al-Zubaidi briefed the Secretary-General on the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen. She highlighted the repercussions of the blockade imposed by the Houthi militia on the city of Taiz. Additionally, she detailed the escalating attacks by the militia against civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as their ongoing threats to international maritime security.

Support for Yemen and International Cooperation

The Minister expressed her appreciation for the supportive positions taken by Gulf countries towards the Yemeni government and its people. She emphasized the crucial role that GCC states play in rallying international support to implement United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Yemen, particularly Resolution 2216, which aims to preserve Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Call for Designation of Houthi Militia as a Terrorist Group

Al-Zubaidi urged the GCC to build on its stance advocating for the classification of the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization. She called for coordinated regional and international efforts to garner support for this initiative. The Minister asserted that such a step would help tighten the noose around the militia’s funding and armament networks, thereby limiting their capacity to continue attacks against civilians in Yemen and neighboring countries.

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Houthi Attacks

In response, Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi condemned the repeated terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi militia in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. He reiterated the GCC’s support for the Yemeni government and its efforts to achieve security and stability, addressing the aspirations of the Yemeni people.

Importance of Yemen’s Security for the Region

Al-Budaiwi affirmed that Yemen’s security and stability represent a fundamental pillar for the security of GCC states and the broader region. He stressed the close connection between Gulf security and the safety of international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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