Sana, August 8: Yemen’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the recent statement from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which labeled the alleged unauthorized landings of Iranian aircraft at Sana and Hodeidah airports as a violation of Yemen’s sovereignty. The Security Council also condemned attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels.
In a statement released by the official news agency Saba, the Yemeni Foreign Ministry emphasized that the UNSC’s affirmation of Yemen’s sovereignty strengthens the government’s position that restoring state institutions and establishing their authority across the country is the ‘right path’ to achieve security and stability in Yemen.
The ministry highlighted the necessity of effectively implementing relevant UNSC resolutions, given the ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels and the threat they pose to regional security.
Furthermore, the Yemeni Foreign Ministry stressed the need to halt the supply of weapons, military technology, and expertise to the Houthi rebels.
The statement also called on the international community to bolster Yemen’s governmental institutions and enhance their capabilities to protect the country’s sovereignty, as well as ensure the security of its coasts, territorial waters, and international maritime routes.
The prolonged conflict in Yemen has repercussions that extend beyond its internal situation. Attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and surrounding maritime routes pose serious challenges to regional security and international maritime trade.
On Thursday, Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched significant attacks simultaneously in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The first assault targeted military bases of the Yemeni government, resulting in the deaths of 58 soldiers and numerous injuries. The Yemeni Defense Ministry stated that a response would be delivered at the right time and place.
The second attack occurred in Saudi Arabia’s Najran, injuring 11 civilians, including seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians, and one Pakistani. Following the assaults, several areas in Najran caught fire.
–
Leave a Comment