His Excellency (HE) President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (OLC) met today, Saturday, with the Advisory Board to discuss recent developments in the governorates of Hadhramaut and al Mahra and the Saudi-Emirati ongoing mediation to protect civilians and facilitate the withdrawal of armed elements affiliated with the South Transitional Council (STC) from the two governorates.

The Legitimacy-Backing Coalition has warned the Southern Transitional Council (STC) that any military activities against de-escalation efforts in Hadhramout, handover of military camps to the Nation's Shield Forces, and the empowerment of the local authority to exercise their duty will be dealt with directly on time to ensure protection of civilian lives.

Hadhrami forces and components have affirmed their support for the outcomes of the emergency meeting of the National Defense Council, which was held on Friday evening under the chairmanship of His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council.

The Government of the Kingdom of Malaysia has affirmed its firm position in support of the unity and sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen, its territorial integrity and independence, and its full support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government as the legitimate authorities mandated to lead the transitional phase and peace-building efforts.

An authorized official in the Yemeni government stated that His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC)—Commander in- Chief-- was briefed along with a number of Council members and members of the National Defense Council on the situation in Hadramaut governorate, including the hostile military operations of the Transitional Council in recent hours, and the grave violations against innocent civilians in the governorate.

The UK government has reaffirmed its support for Yemen's unity and territorial integrity.

The Presidential Leadership Council, led by H.E President Rashad al-Alimi, has strongly condemned the Southern Transitional Council's (STC) recent escalation in Hadramout and Mahra provinces, describing it as a breach of transitional agreements and undermining of state institutions.

The Arab Parliament has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as the government led by the Leadership Council.

The Ambassador of Yemen to China, Dr. Mohammed Al-Maitami, met with China's Director-General of West Asian and North African Affairs, Chen Weiqing, in Beijing to discuss Yemen's current political and security situation.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan welcomed the statement issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the recent developments in the Hadramawt and Al-Mahra governorates.

The Sultanate of Oman commended the efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the relevant parties to reach peaceful solutions to address the situation in the governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra.

The Arab Republic of Egypt reaffirmed its unwavering support for the legitimate government in the Republic of Yemen and its commitment to Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The political parties and components welcomed the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and appreciated the clear and explicit position it contained.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Sheikh Othman Mujalli met Thursday with the chairmanship of the Consultation and Reconciliation Authority, represented by the Vice-Chairmen of the Consultation and Reconciliation Authority Abdulmalik al-Mikhlafi, Sakhr al-Wajeeh, Jamila Ali Raja, and Akram al-Amiri.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has condemned the recent military actions by the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen's Hadramout and Mahra provinces, stating they have harmed the Yemen people's interests.

The Yemeni government has welcomed a statement by the Saudi Foreign Ministry regarding recent developments in Hadramout and Mahra provinces, praising Saudi Arabia's efforts to contain escalation.

The Yemeni Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has strongly condemned the coercion of its staff in Aden to make political statements under pressure and intimidation.

The Hadramout Local Authority has reaffirmed its complete loyalty to the Presidential Leadership Council and the legitimate government, emphasizing commitment to state institutions as the only path to security and development.

The Yemeni Network for Rights and Freedoms has condemned armed elements affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) for raiding citizens' homes in Ghayl Bin Yamin district, Hadramout province, amidst a complete closure of the area and imposition of a military blockade.

The Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Mansour Baggash met today, Thursday, with the Chargé d' Affaires of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Yemen Mr. Zhao Cheng.