Source: The official website of President Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi
His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council, reaffirmed Yemen’s steadfast position in support of the Palestinian people and their legitimate right to resist occupation and establish an independent state. He stressed that strengthening the Palestinian national position and enhancing the prospects for a two-state solution begins with reinforcing the Arab stance, promoting internal cohesion, and deterring armed militias in the region.
In a speech delivered at the Arab-Islamic Follow-Up Summit convened, on Monday, in Riyadh, the President of the Presidential Leadership Council reiterated Yemen’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon. He expressed full support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire, enhance the role of its national institutions, and empower them to assert authority over all its territory in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions.
He stated that deterring aggressive Israeli actions cannot be achieved through proxy wars, but rather through resolving disputes and internal conflicts, supporting national Arab states and their identities, and ensuring social peace in the face of armed militias. He emphasized the importance of implementing international legitimacy resolutions without selectivity or procrastination.
In this context, the President reiterated the Yemeni government’s stance rejecting the practices of the Houthi terrorist militias, which have exacerbated the economic and living conditions of the peoples of the region. He noted that these actions have led to the militarization of seas and regional waters, serving the interests and aggressive expansionist ambitions in the region.
The President of the Presidential Leadership Council highlighted the strategic progress made by the joint Arab-Islamic summit over the past year by fostering integrated Arab-Islamic cooperation, reinforcing the principle of a two-state solution, and providing it with increased political and diplomatic momentum. Furthermore, he underscored the importance of mobilizing international support in a manner that meets the aspirations of the Palestinian people and acknowledges their legendary resilience.
He stated that the ministerial committee formed a year ago successfully enhanced the unprecedented diplomatic presence of the Palestinian cause in international forums. This effort culminated in the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to grant Palestine membership as a state in the UN. Additionally, it led to the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with international partners, of the launch of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution.
He added, “The joint Arab-Islamic summit has established a new approach to international diplomacy, one that is based on accumulation, integration, and realism. This approach aims to curb expansionist projects, hegemony, and violence.”
His Excellency stressed the importance of further strengthening this experience and making greater use of its collective mechanisms, as this will contribute to accelerating regional and international integration processes that protect the interests and national security of our peoples.
In this regard, His Excellency called for expanding the good efforts of Arab diplomacy, activating the Arab Peace and Security Council and the Arab Safety Network, and integrating them comprehensively with the efforts of the joint ministerial committee. This integration should not be limited to the central Palestinian cause but should also extend to addressing regional issues in countries affected by wars and armed conflicts, supporting peace-building efforts, and promoting knowledge and reconstruction projects.
