Yemen’s Prime Minister, Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, has arrived in the United States at the helm of a government delegation. He will lead Yemen’s participation in an international ministerial meeting aimed at supporting the Yemeni government. This meeting, scheduled for Monday, will take place in partnership with the United Kingdom at the United Nations headquarters in New York, coinciding with a session of the UN Security Council.
Yemen’s Vision for Economic Recovery
During the meeting, the Yemeni government plans to present its vision for economic recovery and stability to regional and international partners. The government will outline its strategic plan for the next two years, focusing on urgent reform priorities and the international support needed to bolster its efforts across various sectors. This initiative aims to reshape cooperation frameworks with donors and supporters to enhance effectiveness in addressing Yemen’s challenges.
Prime Minister’s Opening Address
In his opening speech, Prime Minister bin Mubarak will update representatives from participating countries, friends, and donor organizations on the government’s efforts. He will highlight the support from the Presidential Leadership Council in implementing institutional reforms, enhancing accountability, combating corruption, and achieving economic recovery. Bin Mubarak emphasized that strengthening the role of the state and its institutions is crucial for fulfilling its responsibilities and commitments as a partner with the international community in ensuring regional and global security, safeguarding maritime routes, and combating terrorism in all its forms.
Meetings with International Partners
On the sidelines of the meeting, Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak will engage with representatives from friendly nations and development partners from donor organizations. These discussions aim to rally political and economic support for the Yemeni government, enhancing its capacity to contribute to international peace and security. The agenda includes a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and senior officials to coordinate on various issues related to Yemen.
Commitment to International Support
In a statement to the media, Prime Minister bin Mubarak affirmed that the ministerial meeting demonstrates a serious commitment from the international community to support the Yemeni government and its efforts to establish stability and security. He expressed appreciation for the UK’s initiative in organizing the meeting, emphasizing the importance of achieving positive outcomes to foster a strategic partnership with the international community in political, developmental, and maritime security areas.
Additional Engagements in Washington
While in Washington, Prime Minister bin Mubarak plans to hold discussions with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to explore new avenues for cooperation between Yemen and the IMF, along with other related activities.
Delegation Accompanying the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is accompanied by key officials, including Dr. Waed Bazeeb, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation; Salim bin Breik, Minister of Finance; Dr. Abdul Nasser Al-Wali, Minister of Civil Service and Insurance; and several advisors and executives from the Yemeni government.
This visit marks a significant step in Yemen’s efforts to secure international support and foster collaborative relationships aimed at addressing the country’s pressing challenges.
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