Source: Prime Minister’s Office
On Tuesday, in the interim capital Aden, Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak convened a meeting with the Head of the European Union Mission, Gabriel Viñales, and ambassadors from several EU countries accredited to Yemen. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the latest developments on the national scene, government efforts in the reform process, and addressing economic and humanitarian challenges, including maintaining the exchange rates of the national currency.
The meeting, attended by ambassadors from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Greece, reviewed the required European and international support to bolster the government’s efforts to strengthen the position of the national currency, contain the repercussions of halted oil exports, and the rise in maritime shipping costs on living conditions due to Houthi terrorist attacks on commercial ships and international navigation.
They also touched on regional and international situations, the importance of halting Israeli aggression against Gaza and Lebanon, containing the conflict’s repercussions for regional and global stability, as well as updates on peace in Yemen and the ongoing military escalation by the Houthi militia.
Prime Minister bin Mubarak provided the European ambassadors with a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing the government and its vision for addressing them, including the Houthi economic warfare, the government’s ongoing steps to implement reforms, combat corruption, enhance transparency and accountability, and rationalize expenditures. He stated that the current economic situation is the primary concern for citizens, amidst the decline in the national currency’s value and weakened purchasing power. Alongside government measures and the Presidential Leadership Council’s actions, there must be a regional and international path to support the government in achieving economic stability.
Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak emphasized the necessity for urgent and swift intervention to support the government in this vital dossier, as delays would make solutions more costly. He expressed Yemen’s appreciation, from its leadership, government, and people, for the historical relations and strategic partnership with EU countries.
The Prime Minister also pointed out the continuous escalation by the Houthi terrorist militia on various levels, exacerbating the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, their crimes against civilians, human rights violations, and the kidnapping of UN and international employees and aid workers. He affirmed that international leniency towards the Houthi militia is no longer effective without clear positions and messages to meet the objective conditions for peace.
In turn, the head of the EU mission and the European ambassadors affirmed their full support for the government and its efforts to implement reforms and work towards stabilizing economic and service conditions, expressing their appreciation for the government’s dedication to achieving peace and reaching a political solution.
