[10/11/2026 05:09]

NEW YORK – SABA
Yemen’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdullah al-Saadi discussed Tuesday with the newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen Samer Abdeljabbar strengthening cooperation between the government of Yemen and the UN system and aligning humanitarian and development programmes with national priorities.

Al-Saadi emphasized the importance of the Resident Coordinator carrying out his duties from the interim capital, Aden and encouraged UN agencies to relocate their headquarters there.

He also called for a gradual shift from emergency humanitarian response towards economic recovery, infrastructure rehabilitation, restoration of basic services and strengthening national institutions.

He highlighted the ongoing challenges facing internally displaced people and called for greater international support for host communities and sustainable solutions to displacement.

Al-Saadi also expressed deep concern over the continued detention of UN and humanitarian workers by the Houthis, calling for their immediate and unconditional release and unhindered humanitarian access.

He further highlighted the humanitarian impact of the blockade on Taiz, warning that approximately 347,000 children could miss measles and rubella vaccinations, while 72,500 infants risk losing access to essential routine immunizations.

He urged UN agencies to urgently resume vaccination campaigns, ensure the delivery of medical supplies, and intensify efforts to lift restrictions on Taiz.

For his part, the new UN Resident Coordinator expressed his intention to perform his duties from Aden and engage with Yemeni government officials to strengthen cooperation.

He acknowledged the challenges facing humanitarian and development operations, including access restrictions, security concerns and funding shortages, and pledged to work with the UN Country Team and international donors to improve the effectiveness of the response in Yemen.

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