Yemen’s Ambassador Meets with Head of the Japan-Yemen Parliamentary Friendship Association to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Latest Developments
Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan, Adel bin Ali Alsunaini, met today with Kozaburo Nishime, Head of the Japan-Yemen Parliamentary Friendship Association and Member of the Japanese Parliament, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, efforts to restore state institutions, and ensure the security of international maritime navigation.
During the meeting, Ambassador Alsunaini highly appreciated Japan’s supportive positions towards Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and Government, as well as its commitment to Yemen’s unity, security, stability and territorial integrity, in addition to its development assistance and humanitarian interventions.
The Ambassador briefed his counterpart on the latest developments in Yemen and the region, including the escalation by the Houthi militias, backed by the Iranian regime, particularly the siege of Taiz, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and threats to international maritime navigation. He highlighted the repercussions of these developments for the security of the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, global trade, and energy supplies.
Ambassador Alsunaini emphasized the importance of intensifying international efforts to support the Yemeni Government in restoring state institutions, extending its authority over cities, ports and coastlines, and protecting vital international maritime routes.
For his part, the Head of the Japan-Yemen Parliamentary Friendship Association reaffirmed his commitment to continuing efforts to strengthen Yemen-Japan relations and reiterated Japan’s supportive position towards Yemen. He also stressed the importance of maritime security and the safety of international shipping routes, as well as continued efforts to achieve peace and stability in Yemen and the wider region.
