His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, received Wednesday Ambassador of the United States of America to Yemen Steven Fagin.

His Excellency President Rashad al-Alimi, the chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, has inquired about the general situation in Shabwa province following recent developments in eastern Yemen.

The Military and Security Committee in Taiz province has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's declaration of a state of emergency, citing the need to enhance security and protect national unity and sovereignty.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) reaffirmed its firm and principled stance in support of the Republic of Yemen, its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and its categorical rejection of any actions or attempts that could undermine Yemen's unity or affect its constitutional legitimacy and national institutions, in light of recent developments on the Yemeni scene.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomed the statements issued by brotherly and friendly countries and regional and international organizations, which affirmed their full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Yemen.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Dr. Shaya Zindani discussed today, Wednesday, with the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Steven Fagin the bilateral relations and cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The Federal Republic of Germany has renewed its commitment to the unity of the Republic of Yemen, its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as to the Presidential Leadership Council and the internationally recognized Yemeni government.

The Federal Republic of Somalia confirmed its firm and principled stance in support of the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen, its unity, security, stability and the integrity of its territories; categorically rejects any attempts or interventions that could undermine Yemen's unity or affect its constitutional legitimacy and national institutions.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has affirmed its firm position in supporting Yemeni legitimacy and all efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political solution that guarantees Yemen a safe and stable future that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people, preserves the security of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Yemen's neighborhood, and enhances comprehensive security and stability.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) met today, Tuesday, with the Ambassadors of the countries sponsoring the political process in Yemen.

In a significant move, Yemen's President Rashad al-Alimi has issued a decree canceling the defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates and ordering UAE forces to leave the country within 24 hours.

His Excellency the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces issued today, Tuesday, a decree about declaring a state of emergency throughout the entire territory of the Republic, starting Tuesday, 30/12/2025, for a period of 90 days, renewable.

His Excellency (HE) President Dr. Rashad a-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), affirmed that the state is determined to protect civilians, uphold its legal standing and maintain unity in its military and security decisions, warning of the danger posed by the escalation of the South Transitional Council (STC) in Hadramout and al-Mahra governorates and the involvement of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in supporting the rebellion and undermining state institutions.

The Interior Ministry has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency, to counter the armed rebellion and protect social peace.

The Saudi-led coalition conducting military operations in Yemen announced on Tuesday that it had carried out a "limited" airstrike targeting weapons and combat vehicles unloaded at the port of Mukalla in Hadramout province.

Saudi Arabia has reiterated its commitment to Yemen's security, stability, and sovereignty, and expressed regret over the UAE's actions pressuring the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to conduct military operations on Saudi borders in Hadramout and Al-Mahra provinces.

The Yemeni government has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency and taking measures to protect citizens and state sovereignty.

The Hadramout local authority has expressed full support for President Rashad al-Alimi's decisions, including declaring a state of emergency and terminating the defense agreement with the UAE.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and Commander-in-Chief, chaired today, Tuesday, a meeting of the National Defense Council (NDC), in the presence of the members of the PLC Sultan al-Arada, Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi and Othman Majli.

The Ministry of Legal Affairs and Human Rights expressed its condemnation of the issuance of a forged and fabricated statement attributed to it dated December 29, 2025, for misleading purposes, which contains allegations of no human rights violations in the governorates of Hadramout and al-Mahra.