[25/04/2026 04:34]

RIYADH – SABA
His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, met Saturday with the delegation participating in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in the presence of the Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Zindani.

During the meeting, the President listened to briefings from the Prime Minister, the Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen Ahmed Ghaleb, the Minister of Finance Marwan bin Ghanem and the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah al-Zouba on the outcomes of the Spring Meetings in Washington and the delegation’s productive discussions with officials from the World Bank Group, the IMF, representatives of international partners, organizations and donor funds.

The President highly praised the achieved results and the positive impressions expressed by Yemen’s partners and the donor community regarding the government’s performance under Dr. Shaya Zindani, as well as the course of economic, financial and administrative reforms and the tangible improvement in trust toward the government as a serious and responsible partner across various fields.

He particularly welcomed the resumption of engagement and cooperation with the IMF, financial institutions and programs, considering it a significant indicator of Yemen’s return to an organized path of international support and the government’s ability to absorb donor commitments.

The Chairman noted that this improvement in international positions is a direct result of the government’s efforts and those of the Central Bank in regulating fiscal and monetary policies, along with the unprecedented harmony within the executive authority system.

He stressed the importance of preserving these gains through outstanding performance and continued progress, warning that any regression in reforms or duplication in economic decision-making would undermine the achievements made in a short period.

He stated that the current priority is to move from restoring trust to consolidating partnership with the international community by continuing the implementation of the government program in line with reform priorities, ensuring full transparency in managing resources and funding, and linking any external support to tangible results on the ground, particularly in essential services.

He emphasized that improving public resources and their efficient and responsible use in serving citizens is the true measure of the government’s success.

This requires addressing imbalances, intensifying efforts to maximize sovereign revenues, and preventing any waste or diversion of resources outside the legal framework.

He also reaffirmed his directives from the recent mini-government meeting with governors regarding the completion of closing accounts outside the Central Bank, depositing all revenues into the general account and strengthening governance and institutional oversight.

He stressed strict implementation of Presidential Leadership Council Decision No. (11) of 2025.

The President directed the activation of oversight bodies and the automation of financial processes as part of comprehensive efforts to combat corruption and present the desired model of the state in liberated governorates.

The Chairman linked this progress in international engagement and restored confidence with financial institutions to the sincere and brotherly support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting its leading role in supporting the stability of the national economy, securing vital funding for essential services, and backing the government’s reform efforts over the past period.

President al-Alimi affirmed that the strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia represents a fundamental pillar for achieving transformation, enhancing Yemen’s stability and recovery and presenting a disciplined government model that reinforces the confidence of brothers and friends at all levels.

The President concluded by noting that the achievements made in Washington represent an important political and economic opportunity, but one that will not remain open unless reinforced by decisive and swift government measures to solidify trust and maximize accomplishments.

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