Gulf-Yemeni relations are fraternal, solid, and well-established: PM

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed today, June 9, that the Gu...

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani affirmed today, June 9, that the Gulf-Yemeni relations are solid and established fraternal relations that have been rooted over decades, pointing to the State of Qatar's full support for the Presidential Leadership Council headed by HE Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi and its supporting government bodies to achieve security and stability in Yemen and reach a political solution in accordance with the Gulf Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue conference to preserve Yemen's sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, and independence.

In his speech during the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Republic of Yemen, His Excellency stated that the meeting aimed to unifying visions, exchanging views, and intensifying coordination, especially given the tensions and conflicts the region is experiencing, which require to face them and strive to achieve security and peace at both the regional and international levels.

His Excellency valued the sincere efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman and the ongoing communications with all Yemeni parties to revive the political process, aiming for a comprehensive and sustainable political solution in Yemen.

His Excellency affirmed that the State of Qatar will not hesitate to fulfill its humanitarian duties and responsibilities in providing various forms of support and assistance to alleviate the humanitarian crisis's impact on the Yemeni people, pointing to the State of Qatar's keenness to enhance cooperation with the United Nations and various humanitarian agencies and organizations to enable them to tackle all challenges and difficulties in implementing their humanitarian programs and activities in Yemen.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's support for all mediation efforts to resolve the Yemeni crisis, emphasizing that negotiation among Yemenis based on the outcomes of the national dialogue, the Gulf Initiative, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution 2,216, is the only way to resolve this crisis. He reaffirmed Qatar's unwavering stance alongside the Yemeni people until they achieve their aspirations for security, stability, and development.