VPmeets Security Taskforce discuss work progress

Minister of Water discusses enhancing climate, water information systems with World Bank

Minister of Water and Environment Engineer Tawfiq al-Sharjabi held a meeting today via video conferencing with a team from the World Bank.

Gaza Death Toll Rises to 55,297 Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression

The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.

U.S. President plans to increase tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.

Portugal Wins UEFA Nations League Title

Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.

Last Update: ، 2025/07/01 Time 03:11:08
Latest News:

Minister of Water discusses enhancing climate, water information systems with World Bank

Minister of Agriculture discusses support for agricultural and fisheries sectors in Yemen with Japanese ..

Yemeni Leader Discusses Cooperation with Indian Ambassador

Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Vietnamese Ambassador's Credentials

Leadership Council Chairman Meets with National Bloc Leaders to Discuss Challenges

VPmeets Security Taskforce discuss work progress

[04/10/2017 07:52]

RIYADH-SABA
Vice President Lt. Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh has headed a meeting for the Security Taskforce, an offshoot of the Friends of Yemen Group.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in the country and the progress of the taskforce's work.

The Vice President expressed his appreciation of the taskforce 's enormous efforts in transferring expertise in security, military and intelligence fields to the ground. And in the field of promoting coordination, building military unit, fighting terrorism and clamping down on acts of smuggling.

The Vice President acquainted the team about the efforts of the political leadership, headed by President Hadi, in tackling the military challenges including the fight against extremism, terrorism and state restoration on all Yemeni soil.

The Vice President noted that the Saleh-Houthi militias continue to take control of the military's weapons, kill members of the military institution or dismiss them from jobs, and replace them with loyalists in the leadeup to form a sectarian army similar to Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

He said that military colleges under the control of the militias are being used to graduate sectarian combatants who are later given promotions on no merit other than loyalism. "Besides that, the militias commit atrocities against critics, whether they are military personnel, politicians, journalists, media activists.
He affirmed the government's interest in peace based on the three respective references.

He said that "the continuity of the Iran-backed coup exacerbates the already wretched humanitarian and security conditions, complicates the military situation further and puts the safety of the international shipping and interests of foreign countries in Yemen at stake.

Members of the taskforce thanked the Vice President for his efforts in forming the team and providing it with the different directives in the military and counterterrorism fields. The team members said they will do their utmost to keep up their performance and translate their plans into actions in a manner that boosts the country's military and intelligence capabilities.