Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Maj. Gen. Aidaroos al-Zubaidi formally opened, on Monday, the second general meeting of the Consultation and Reconciliation Commission supporting the Presidential Leadership Council, held in Aden.
In a keynote speech, al-Zubaidi congratulated the participants on the convening of the meeting, given the extremely complex and exceptional circumstances, which require collective bearing of national and historical responsibility through alignment and broad frontal cohesion to confront Houthi threats extending to the sea, targeting the country’s food and medicine supplies and international interests.
Al-Zubaidi made clear that the battle with the Houthi is a fateful and relentless battle, a battle on all military, political and economic fronts. He further pointed out that this meeting comes as an extension of the great efforts that have been made recently to unify ranks and strengthen the alignment to confront the Iranian-Houthi project, which jeopardizes the security of Yemen and the region.
“In light of the ongoing Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, it is crucial to reiterate the strong condemnation of these acts that pose a grave threat to international maritime security and the global economy, jeopardizing the vital trade routes that pass through these waters, and reaffirmed steadfast position in support of the international coalition aimed at protecting this vital region for the country, the region, and the world,” Al-Zubaidi said.
“The economic front stands as a parallel battleground to our military endeavors, inextricably linked to our overall struggle. Just as we have emerged victorious on the battlefield, we shall triumph on the economic front as well. With unwavering determination, we will forge ahead on the path of reform, sparing no effort to fulfill our people’s aspirations for freedom and a dignified life, regardless of the sacrifices required,” Al-Zubaidi pointed out.
“In this regard, we reiterate our unwavering support for the comprehensive decisions and measures undertaken by the Central Bank board of directors to protect the banking sector and shield it from the blackmail practices and extortion tactics of the Houthi group. These long-overdue decisions must be rigorously implemented and built upon, with the government translating them into tangible actions through the scheduled implementation of the urgent solutions matrix stemming from the extraordinary Cabinet meeting aimed at curbing economic deterioration, bolstering Central Bank measures, activating revenue-generating and productive institutions, and providing essential services to citizens, prioritizing electricity,” Al-Zubaidi sated.
In line with our unwavering commitment to economic reforms and institutional consolidation, Al-Zubidi reaffirmed “the strong support for the relocation of government institutions currently under the control of the Houthi group to the capital, Aden. This initiative, spearheaded by the ministries of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Planning and International Cooperation, represents a crucial step towards restoring legitimate governance and fostering economic recovery. We commend the proactive efforts of these ministries in spearheading this relocation drive, which aligns with our broader vision of establishing Aden as a hub for stability, progress, and inclusive development.”
“As we embark on the arduous yet essential journey towards reconciliation, it is paramount that we shed the outdated and destructive rhetoric of domination and subjugation. Such an approach can only lead to further devastation and suffering, a burden that neither the people of the North nor the South can bear. The stark realities of our present situation demand a shift in perspective, a collective pursuit of common ground upon which we can stand united far outweigh the divisions that have plagued us for too long with sincere intentions against the common enemy that threatens us all, Al-Zubidi further stated.
Al-Zubidi reaffirmed, “we have been and are still in support of peace and are fully certain that the option of peace and sitting at the negotiating table is the safest and only viable path to resolving all issues. As per a solid foundation that guarantees the stability of the country and the region, just and sustainable peace must be anchored in the principles of equity and justness, ensuring that the rights of all parties are respected and upheld. This peace must foster fraternity and good neighborliness, strengthen regional harmony, and pave the way for a prosperous future for all the peoples of our region. At the forefront of all these issues is the cause of our people in the South. All forces that participated in the consultations held under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, unanimously agreed that the cause of the South must be addressed within its special negotiating framework, in all phases and agendas of ceasing the war and the political process, which is what we stress, and we reaffirm our full adherence to it, as a basic starting point that guarantees the resolution of the cause in a way that is commensurate with its essence and meets the aspirations of the people of the South and their right to self-determination.”
Source: Saba Net
