Minister of Legal Affairs Ishraq al-Maqtari discussed today, Thursday, with Senior Private Sector Specialist at the World Bank (WB) Tania Ghossain ways to cooperate on developing the system of government contracts and agreements, enhancing the ministry's legal and institutional capacities and supporting public-private sector partnership.

The Chargé d' Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Budapest Ambassador Ahmed Nagi discussed today, Thursday, with the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Janos Lasztovka, Yemeni-Hungarian bilateral relations and cooperation.

A Yemeni resident was killed and a Saudi woman and a Pakistani resident were injured after shrapnel fell in Taif following the interception of a Houthi drone, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense spokesperson said today.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, affirmed today that the Yemeni state and its armed forces are capable of regaining the initiative on the western coast and continuing efforts to liberate the country’s entire territory.

Yemen’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic Mohammed al-Hadhrami discussed the latest developments in Yemen, particularly the Houthi militia’s threats to international shipping and global energy security, with Peter Hladik, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Czech Foreign Ministry.

Minister of Endowments and Guidance Sheikh Turki al-Wadaei condemned the Houthi militia’s attempt to target Mecca, calling it a grave crime and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims worldwide.

The Republic of Yemen has warned of the growing dangers posed by the continued military escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthi militias, stressing that the escalation is no longer an internal Yemeni matter or a crisis that can be contained within Yemen’s borders, but an expanding threat to regional security, freedom of navigation, global energy supplies and international trade.

Minister of Endowments and Guidance Sheikh Turki al-Wadaei condemned the Houthi militia’s attempt to target Mecca, calling it a grave crime and a provocation to the feelings of Muslims worldwide.

The Yemeni government strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s attempt to target Mecca with a drone, which Saudi Royal Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed before it entered the holy city’s restricted airspace.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Wednesday, the National Committee to Investigate Allegations of Human Rights Violations (NCIAHRV), headed by Judge Ahmed al-Maflahi, who handed him a copy of the committee's 14th report.

Latvia strongly condemned the ongoing hostile acts in Yemen and the continuous Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including threats targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Greece expressed its solidarity with the Yemeni government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in efforts to defend their sovereignty according to international law.

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan reaffirmed its firm support for Yemen's sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and prosperity, as well as its support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Mukhtar al-Yafei held discussions on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Arab Labor Conference with Director-General of the Arab Labor Organization Fayez al-Mutairi and several Arab labor ministers and heads of participating delegations.

The United Kingdom held the Houthi terrorist militias fully responsible for the escalation in Yemen, condemning their continued attacks on Saudi Arabia, the escalation of their military operations within Yemen, and the threat to international navigation and regional stability.

Foreign Minister and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba discussed today with Acting UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Laurent Bukera the latest developments and the repercussions of the recent escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, as well as ways to strengthen cooperation between the Yemeni government and the United Nations to address humanitarian and development needs.

Chairman of Shoura Council Dr. Ahmed Obaid bin Daghr discussed Tuesday with French Ambassador to Yemen Catherine Corm-Kammoun latest developments on the national scene and recent developments along the western coast, in Mokha and around the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and their implications for the security and stability of Yemen and the region.

Spokesman for the Coalition Forces, Major General Turki al-Maliki, affirmed that the Houthi terrorist militia continues its deliberate and criminal attacks against civilian objects and civilians in Saudi Arabia.

Yemeni Acting Ambassador to Syria Mohammed Baaker discussed today with Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab ways to enhance mutual security coordination and cooperation in areas of common interest.

Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Mukhtar al-Yafei metonday with Egyptian Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad, discussing strengthening cooperation in employment, vocational training, workforce development, and the exchange of expertise.