Yemen's chief of staff, resistance leaders discuss boosting public support for armed forces

Yemen’s Chief of Staff and Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Sagheer bin Aziz, has emphasized the importance of unifying national efforts and strengthening the role of the popular resistance in supporting the armed forces. He also called for raising coordination and readiness levels to confront the Houthi militia and to continue the battle to restore the state and end the rebellion.

His remarks came during a meeting with leaders of the Yemeni popular resistance to discuss the latest military developments and ways to enhance coordination between the armed forces and the resistance, as well as to organize community and field support efforts in the coming period.

Bin Aziz stressed the need for official and popular efforts to work together and for resistance activities to be coordinated, in line with the decision to declare general mobilization and the resolutions of the National Defense Council. He said this would strengthen unity of command and decision-making, and direct all resources and capabilities toward serving the national battle.

He noted that the current stage requires the combined efforts of military and security institutions, local authorities, and community actors, as well as greater national awareness, discipline, and responsibility. He also called for reinforcing the values of sacrifice and national unity in confronting the Houthi militia.

For their part, leaders of the popular resistance affirmed their readiness to continue supporting the armed forces, enhance coordination with military leaders and local authorities, and mobilize community resources to back the frontlines, in order to strengthen internal cohesion and contribute to achieving national goals.