[18/10/2026 04:53]

BAGHDAD-SABA

Foreign Minister Afrah al-Zouba met with Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Muhammad Anis on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation based on the longstanding cultural, civilizational and humanitarian ties between the two peoples.

The talks focused on expanding cultural, educational and academic cooperation, increasing student exchanges and scholarship opportunities, and strengthening links between universities and educational and cultural institutions in both countries.

Al-Zouba briefed the Indonesian official on developments in Yemen and the ongoing escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militias, including attacks on state institutions and civilian facilities. She highlighted the serious implications of these attacks for Yemen's security and stability and the safety of international shipping in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Gulf of Aden.

She stressed the importance of strengthening coordination and consultation between the two countries at regional and international forums and mobilizing support for the Yemeni government's efforts to end the Houthi coup and achieve lasting peace based on agreed-upon terms of reference.

For his part, the Indonesian deputy foreign minister reaffirmed the longstanding historical ties between the two countries and his country's commitment to developing bilateral partnership, expanding cooperation and supporting efforts to enhance security and stability in Yemen.

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