Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Awadh bin Mubarak received Monday the Regional Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the Middle East and North Africa Edward Peigder.

The Member of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Sultan al-Aradah discussed today, Monday, with the Chargé d'Affaires of the embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Yemen Ambassador Shao Zheng bilateral relations between Yemen and China, and ways to further develop them to serve the common interests of the two friendly peoples.

Governor of Hadhramaut, Mabkhout bin Madhi discussed Monday with the Head of the EU Mission to Yemen Gabriel Monera Finales and the Ambassadors of Germany Hubert Jaeger, the Netherlands Jeannette Sieppen and France Catherine Corm-Kamoun support for developmental and economic efforts in the governorate.

The Yemeni Ambassador to Egypt, Khaled Bahah, met with the Egyptian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Arab Affairs Ambassador Ihab Fahmy to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them.

Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak, opened a high-level workshop, here today, on enhancing law enforcement efforts to combat corruption.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Faraj al-Bahsani discussed Monday with the British Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif latest developments in the local and regional situations, and to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The Governor of Hadramout governorate Mabkhot bin Madhi discussed today, Sunday, with the American Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Steven Fagin strengthening bilateral cooperation, efforts to support military and security institutions and coast guards to control smuggling and fight terrorism.

Yemen participated in the senior officials' meeting of the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held at the organization's headquarters in Jeddah.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports, represented by the Sports Sector, has signed an agreement with Helpcode Italy's Yemen office to implement a project aimed at promoting social inclusion and change through sports in Aden, Lahj, and Dhala provinces.

Yemen's Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt Khaled Bahah discussed Sunday with the Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs and Egyptians Abroad Ambassador Tamer El-Meligi the situation of the Yemeni community and visitors for medical tourism and educational purposes.

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) received today, Sunday, the Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Yemen Steven Fagin to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation, mainly about fighting terrorism and organized crime as well as to further boost Yemeni-American partnership in different fields.

Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi received Sunday the Ambassador of the French Republic, Catherine Corm-Kammoun.

The National Malaria Control Program at the Ministry of Public Health and Population celebrated World Malaria Day, highlighting progress and challenges in combating the disease.

The Yemeni Embassy in Damascus, Syria, was reopened today with a ceremony marking the raising of the Yemeni flag.

Yemen's Finance Minister, Salem bin Braik, met with the Director-General of the Arab Monetary Fund, Dr. Fahad bin Mohammed Al-Turki, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and support the implementation of comprehensive economic reforms.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) Ahmed Ghaleb discussed today , Friday, with the Head of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad al-Wazir the technical assistance provided by the Fund to build capacity in aspects of external reserves and foreign exchange management.

Member of Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Abdullah al-Alimi received the British Ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif here on Thursday.

The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) signed today, Thursday, a grant agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under which the Fund will provide a grant of $ 1.5 million to contribute to financing the project to develop the infrastructure of public services in Yemen.

Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Dr. Mansour Baggash, met with a group of foreign ambassadors accredited to Yemen to discuss the latest developments in the country's political and military situation, as well as regional challenges threatening international peace and security.

Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak stressed the pivotal role of women's training in leading advocacy to strengthen the status and role of women as effective and essential partners in development, and instilling awareness among women of the important roles they can play in national issues, including the fight against corruption.