Yemen participates in the Gulf ministerial meeting on standardization, reaffirming its support for enhancing technical integration.
- Yemen participated in the 11th Ministerial Meeting on Standardization via video conference.
- Minister Al-Ashwal supported Jabr bin Mohammed Al-Naimi's leadership until April 2027.
- The meeting approved 13 new Gulf technical regulations and withdrew 11 existing ones.
- Yemen reaffirmed its commitment to the security and stability of Gulf Arab states.
Yemen Participates in 11th Ministerial Meeting on Standardization
Virtual Meeting Highlights Regional Cooperation
Today, the Republic of Yemen participated in the 11th Ministerial Meeting on Standardization via video conference. The delegation, led by Minister of Industry and Trade Dr. Mohammed Al-Ashwal, engaged in discussions with ministers and heads of standardization bodies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.
Key Topics Discussed
The meeting covered several important agenda items. Notably, participants reviewed a report from the Chairman of the Gulf Standardization Authority, detailing the organization’s activities from October 2025 to March 2026. Additionally, the discussions focused on enhancing the standardization system and promoting technical integration among member countries.
Yemen’s Support for Leadership Transition
In his address, Minister Al-Ashwal expressed Yemen’s support for Jabr bin Mohammed Al-Naimi from Qatar to continue as Chairman of the Standardization Authority until April 27, 2027. He emphasized the necessity of ongoing collaborative efforts to improve the efficiency of the standardization system, which is vital for economic and industrial development in the region.
Commitment to Regional Security
Minister Al-Ashwal reaffirmed Yemen’s commitment to the security and stability of the Gulf Arab states. He condemned any hostile actions that threaten the sovereignty of these nations or jeopardize the safety of their populations.
Decisions Made at the Meeting
The meeting concluded with the approval of 13 new Gulf technical regulations and the withdrawal of 11 existing regulations. Participants also ratified the final accounts of the Standardization Authority for the fiscal year 2025. Several decisions aimed at enhancing the Gulf standardization system and expanding coordination in technical regulations and standards were also adopted.
This meeting underscores Yemen’s dedication to fostering regional cooperation and enhancing standardization efforts, which are crucial for the economic growth of the Gulf region.
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