Parliament Speaker discusses with UN Under Secretary General combating drugs

President al-Alimi: Dealing with Houthis as Authority of Fait Accompli Means Legitimizing Divine Right, Racism, Weapons Outside State

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) stated that any approach to put an end of the war in Yemen will never be successful, unless it deals with the Houthi militias as part of an Iranian cross-border scheme, and not as a local political party, warning that reducing any crisis of this kind to truces and arrangements for a ceasefire will lead to temporary risk management rather than building sustainable peace.

Arab League Calls for Confronting Rising Anti-Muslim Hate

The Arab League on Sunday called for intensified international efforts to confront the growing phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in order to prevent deeper divisions among religions and cultures.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Inter Milan a win away from Serie A title

Inter Milan continued its successful march to reclaim the Italian football league title, despite drawing with its host Torino (2-2), in the conclusion of the 34th round of the competition.

Last Update: ، 2026/05/15 Time 12:16:43
Latest News:

Yemen’s Higher Education Minister Explores Academic Ties with Somalia, Libya

Economic Council Addresses Yemen’s Financial Crisis and Service Shortfalls

Breakthrough Deal Reached to Free 1,750 Detainees in Yemen

Yemeni Ambassador Meets Moroccan Parliament Deputy Speaker to Boost Legislative Ties

Meeting Discusses Country Program Document for UNDP for 2027-2029

Parliament Speaker discusses with UN Under Secretary General combating drugs

[06/09/2021 07:32]

VIENNA- SABA
Parliament Speaker Sultan al-Barakani discussed Monday with UN Under Secretary General, the Executive Director of UN Office on Drugs and Crime Ghada Wally progress in field of monitoring containers and cooperation in field of combating drugs and crime.

In the meeting held on the sidelines of his participation in the fifth Parliamentarian Conference for Parliament Speakers to be held on 7-9 of September, al-Barakani discussed with Wally mechanisms of international review of Yemen's case due on November, combating corruption, marine crimes, program of Red Sea Ports, program of improving Yemen's ports and airports.

The two parties also discussed significance of providing needs and capacity building Yemen requires and Yemen's participation in many UN activities regarding fighting terrorism and combating corruption.

He praised UN role and the role of UN Office on Drugs and Crime, confirming Yemen's efforts for boosting partnership with the UN in this field and working with the UN on eradicating all practices of violence, crime and terrorism.

For her part, Wally confirmed reconstructing units in Aden and Sayoon for the UN and providing Yemen with necessary needs and improving its capacities to manage these operations.