PLC President Discusses National and Regional Developments with British Foreign Secretary

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His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), discussed today, Friday, with British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Ed Miliband the latest developments in Yemen and the region. They also discussed coordinated efforts with the international community to enhance regional security and stability.

President Al-Alimi briefed the British Foreign Secretary on the latest field and military developments under “Dawn of Yemen,” Operation which aims to restore state institutions. He also highlighted the situation in Taiz Governorate, the resilience of its people and armed forces in confronting terrorist Houthi attacks, and the resulting humanitarian repercussions at all levels.

During a phone call from the British Foreign Secretary, the PLC President praised the significant fraternal support provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Yemeni government and people in confronting and deterring escalation.

He also commended the United Kingdom’s efforts to end the Houthi threat to international peace and security and achieve security, stability, and peace in Yemen and the region.

For his part, the British Foreign Secretary reaffirmed his country’s full support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government at all levels.

He stressed that the United Kingdom, in its capacity as the penholder on Yemen at the UN Security Council, would continue working with its international partners to strengthen measures to prevent the smuggling of weapons and dual-use technologies to the Houthi militias. He also reaffirmed his country’s support for efforts to resolve the Yemeni crisis in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.

The British Foreign Secretary also praised Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in supporting Yemen and its people. He affirmed that his government is preparing to convene an international conference to mobilize political, economic, and humanitarian support for the Yemeni government and people.

The conference aims to mobilize the resources and funding needed to alleviate humanitarian suffering and support recovery and stability efforts in the country.