The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba stated that the Yemeni state undertakes its constitutional and sovereign responsibility to protect its citizens, lands, coasts, ports and territorial waters, and that enabling its institutions to carry out this responsibility is a key element for the security of Bab al-Mandeb, the Red Sea and international navigation and trade.

Minister of Foreign Sffairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba has affirmed that investing in the security of the Yemeni state and strengthening the capacity of its institutions to protect its territory, coastlines, ports, and territorial waters represents the least costly and most sustainable approach to safeguarding the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Red Sea and the security of international navigation and trade.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad l-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Thursday, the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation, Patrick Simonnet and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Jennette Seppen.

Yemen’s Ambassador to Cuba Mohammed Nasher discussed ways to strengthen media cooperation between the two friendly countries with Jorge Legañoa Alonso, President of the Cuban News Agency.

The Yemen Network for Rights and Freedoms has documented 36,179 violations and crimes against children across Yemen committed by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist militia between January 2017 and September 8, 2026.

Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has strongly condemned the Israeli prime minister’s unauthorized entry into the Mount Al-Sheikh area of Syria, calling it a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a provocative escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s resumption of the war in Yemen and its recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, including strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities.

His Excellency Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Thursday, the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Ihab Ahmed Abu Srie to say goodbye as his tenure in the Republic of Yemen has expired now.

The Minister of Public Works and Roads Eng. Hussein al-Aqrabi underscored the significant contribution of the People's Republic of China to developing the roads and bridges network in the Republic of Yemen.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Malaysia Dr. Adel Bahumaid met today, Thursday, with the Deputy Secretary-General for Bilateral Affairs at the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dato Mohamed Hussein.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Lieutenant General Mahmoud al-Subaihi reviewed Wednesday the field and military situation and the conditions of personnel stationed on the front lines in the battlefronts of Jabal Habashi and al-Kadha in Taiz Governorate.

Germany has strongly condemned the attacks carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist militia against the government of Yemen and infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

France has strongly condemned attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias on civilian infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The US Embassy in Yemen said the Yemeni government, armed forces and people have the capability and determination to end the aggression and terrorism of the Iran-backed Houthi militias.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Mohammed al-Faqmi today discussed with the Acting UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Laurent Bukera ways to enhance cooperation, coordination, and partnership between the Yemeni government and the United Nations.

Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nazar Basuhaib discussed today, Wednesday, with the Deputy Country Director of the World Food Program (WFP) Samantha Chatrag coordination, joint cooperation and humanitarian and relief interventions in areas affected by the war carried out by the Houthi terrorist militias,

The Netherlands has condemned the attacks carried out by the Houthi terrorist militias against civilians in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing its full solidarity with its partners.

The Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen has launched a $3.5 million project to strengthen urban water systems in Taiz, in partnership with Sela for Development, alongside a French project to improve the efficiency and sustainability of water and sanitation services.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Houthis are agents and proxies of Iran, pointing to Tehran’s involvement in the group’s attacks and stressing that Washington is closely monitoring the latest developments.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba affirmed that Red Sea security is a shared strategic interest for Yemen and Egypt, stressing that Bab al-Mandab and the Suez Canal form interconnected links in a vital maritime corridor essential to regional and international trade.