[06/11/2026 05:36]

RIYADH - SABA
The Minister of Salem al-Awlaqi met today, Friday, with the British Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Abda Sharif.
Yemeni-British bilateral relations and cooperation was key focus of the talks, particularly in media domain.

The conversations also covered the ongoing developments in Yemen amid the military escalation by the Houthi terrorist militias, their grave violations against civilians and the strangling blockade of the city of Taiz, which has caused unberable humanitarian suffering.

The Minister of Information highly praised the British supportive stances in support of Yemen and its official in various stages and circumstances, particularly during the current phase, deeply appreciating the significant contribution of the United Kingdom to humanitarian aid and development actions in Yemen.

Al-Awlaqi stated that he is looking forward to further expand the horizons of media coordination and cooperation between the two countries through areas such as training, capacity building, and experience exchange, as well as benefiting from modern technical advancements in developing media work.

The Minister of Information also praised the British positions supporting Yemen and its legitimate leadership in various stages and circumstances, particularly during the current phase, appreciating the aid, humanitarian, and development support provided by the United Kingdom, along with its stances supporting efforts to achieve peace and stability in Yemen.

The British Ambassador congratulated a- Awlaqi on his appointment as Minister of Information, confirming the United Kingdom's steadfast support for the Yemeni government and people .

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