Yemen welcomes joint statement by Saudi, Egyptian, Turkish and Pakistani foreign ministers

Yemen’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has welcomed the joint statement issued after the meeting of the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan in Istanbul today. The ministry praised the statement’s clear condemnation of Houthi escalation and attacks against Saudi Arabia and international shipping, as well as its affirmation of full solidarity with Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

According to the Yemeni Foreign Ministry, the ministry values the positions of the four countries in supporting the Yemeni government’s efforts to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities to restore state institutions, protect citizens, preserve Yemen’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and secure international navigation. These efforts are based on the three agreed references at the local, regional, and international levels: the Gulf Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, foremost among them Resolution 2216.

Yemen also commended the diplomatic efforts of the four countries to promote peace and stability in the region, safeguard freedom of navigation and the safety of maritime passages, and their commitment to continued consultation and coordination on regional issues of common interest.

Yemen expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Saudi Arabia, leader of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy, in backing the Yemeni government and supporting Yemen’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom in confronting Houthi terrorist attacks and endorsed its right to protect its security and sovereignty, stressing that the security of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the region is indivisible.

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