Major General Faraj Al-Bahsani, member of the Presidential Leadership Council, met on Saturday with Yevgeny Kudrov, Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Embassy to Yemen, to discuss developments on the national and regional levels, and the efforts exerted by the Presidential Leadership Council to engage with international initiatives aimed at achieving peace and ending the Yemeni crisis.

The two sides also touched on the role played by the Arab coalition countries, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and international parties in supporting efforts to achieve peace.

The member of the Presidential Leadership Council praised the historical relations between the two friendly countries, stressing the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields to serve the interests of both friendly peoples. He also expressed his appreciation for the resumption of the Russian Embassy’s work from the temporary capital, Aden.

Al-Bahsani emphasized the importance of doubling joint efforts to support the Presidential Leadership Council and the government in facing the humanitarian and economic challenges facing the country. He called for enhancing coordination between the two sides to address the current crises and find sustainable solutions that serve the Yemeni people.

For his part, the Russian Chargé d’Affaires affirmed his country’s unwavering support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the government’s efforts. He also affirmed Moscow’s commitment to continuing its support for the fundamental issues in Yemen. He invited Major General Al-Bahsani to visit Russia to enhance bilateral relations and continue joint consultations on issues of common interest.

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Major General Faraj Al-Bahsani, member of the Presidential Leadership Council, met today, Saturday, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, Dr. Shaya’ Al-Zindani, to discuss the latest developments in diplomatic work and efforts to strengthen Yemen’s foreign relations.

The member of the Presidential Leadership Council listened to a presentation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs about the results of his recent visit to Russia, which witnessed important steps towards strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to the efforts made to consolidate relations with brotherly and friendly countries, in a way that enhances political and diplomatic support for the Presidential Leadership Council and the government in their battle against the terrorist Houthi militia.

The meeting discussed the conditions of Yemeni embassies abroad and possible ways to enhance their role in the current stage, especially in light of the political and military developments. Major General Al-Bahsani stressed the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to strengthen international relations in a way that supports the stability of our country, expressing the Presidential Leadership Council’s readiness to provide the necessary support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enable it to carry out its duties and tasks in the required manner.

The member of the Presidential Leadership Council praised the great efforts made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs in strengthening our country’s position on the international arena, despite the great challenges it faces in light of the ongoing war. He also commended the vital role played by our country’s embassies abroad to enhance bilateral relations with brotherly and friendly countries, and to work to achieve the interests of members of the Yemeni communities abroad. He stressed the need to continue and intensify these efforts during the coming period in a way that serves national goals.

The member of the Presidential Leadership Council considered that the diplomatic successes achieved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs represent a strong support for the military and political efforts made on the ground, and that consolidating Yemen’s foreign relations will have a major impact on expanding international support for our country in the face of current challenges.

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