President Al-Alimi Holds Bilateral Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

  Moscow

His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council, held a bilateral meeting today, Wednesday, with His Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. The talks focused on ways to enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries and coordinate positions and perspectives on various issues of mutual interest.

During the meeting, the Russian President welcomed the President of the Presidential Leadership Council and his accompanying delegation, reaffirming the Russian Federation’s commitment to supporting Yemen and its people, and their aspirations for security, stability, and peace. He emphasized the deep historical relations between the two countries, which are based on longstanding traditions of friendship and mutual respect.

President Putin expressed his confidence in the development of these relations in a way that serves the interests of both nations and contributes to the security and stability of the region.

President Al-Alimi briefed President Putin on the situation in Yemen and the hopes pinned on the outcomes of his visit to Moscow, which coincides with the 97th anniversary of the establishment of close relations between the two friendly nations.

The President highlighted the longstanding and solid Yemen-Russia friendship, rooted in goodwill, balanced interests, and Russia’s significant support in strengthening the presence of the Yemeni state across various stages.

He also expressed his gratitude and appreciation for Russia’s consistent stance in support of the Yemeni people and their constitutional legitimacy. He recalled the enduring legacy of cooperation between the two countries and peoples in areas such as economic, political, military, educational, health, and cultural cooperation.

His Excellency stated,: “We in the leadership of the Republic of Yemen highly value Russia’s supportive stance for constitutional legitimacy, as well as Moscow’s commitment to achieving peace and stability and ending the suffering of the Yemeni people. We also appreciate Moscow’s consistent condemnation of terrorist threats that destabilize maritime security and international peace and security.”

The President also addressed the deteriorating economic, service, and humanitarian conditions, exacerbated by the terrorist Houthi militia attacks on oil facilities. He acknowledged the significant financial support provided by brothers in the Coalition to Support Legitimacy led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

President Al-Alimi emphasized the importance of maintaining the cohesive stance of the international community regarding the Yemeni issue, and efforts to combat terrorism, piracy, and organized crime.

He also praised Russia’s position in support of Arab causes, foremost among them the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.