Vice Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Major General Aidaroos al-Zubaidi, received the head of the EU mission in Yemen, Gabriel Viñales, and the ambassadors of France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the presidential palace in Aden.
The talks covered the economic repercussions due to the halt of oil and gas exports, and the humanitarian suffering endured by citizens in the capital, Aden, and other governorates due to the shortage of power and water supplies, and the delayed payment of salaries.
In this respect, al-Zubaidi called on the EU and donor countries to strengthen their support and humanitarian aid to alleviate the dire economic situation, curb the collapse of the national currency, and help the government assume its responsibilities towards the public.
Talks also went over the recent measures taken by the Central Bank’s leadership to stop Houthi tampering with the economy. In this regard, al-Zubaidi confirmed the PLC and government’s support for these measures as the best way to subdue the Houthis.
They discussed the latest developments related to the UN-led peace process to end the conflict and bring about peace to the country and the region, the UN roadmap and its ramifications in light of the persistent Houthi escalation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, as well as its ongoing mobilization process and attacks on the fronts of Al-Dhalea, Karsh, Shabwa, and Marib.
In this respect, al-Zubaidi reiterated that stopping Houthi escalation is a prerequisite for any political process.
The Head of the EU Mission and the attending ambassadors affirmed the unwavering support of their countries to the PLC, its cohesiveness, and its unified stance, reiterating their commitment to backing the ongoing efforts to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation, halt the economic collapse, and restore basic services to citizens, with electricity as a top priority.
Source: SABA NET
