Yemen’s Ambassador Discusses Latest Developments and Support for Government Efforts with Japan’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs

Yemen’s Ambassador to Japan,Adel bin Ali Alsunaini, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and support the government’s efforts to restore state institutions with Mr. Keiichi Iwamoto, Japan’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Director-General of the Middle Eastern and African Affairs Bureau.

Ambassador Alsunaini expressed his appreciation for the friendly Government of Japan’s supportive positions towards the Presidential Leadership Council and the Yemeni government, as well as its support for Yemen’s unity, security, stability, and territorial integrity. He commended Japan’s effective contributions to the humanitarian response and expressed his aspiration to expand avenues of support for the government’s priorities and the capacity-building of state institutions.

The Ambassador reviewed the latest developments concerning the escalation by the terrorist Houthi militias, including their targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, as well as the government’s efforts to end the coup. He also highlighted the repercussions of the continued siege of Taiz and the resulting humanitarian suffering among civilians.

The meeting also addressed the threats posed by Houthi attacks and assaults on the security of international navigation in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and their implications for global trade and supply chains. Both sides underscored the importance of international coordination to protect maritime routes and ensure freedom of navigation.

For his part, Japan’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs reiterated the Japanese government’s supportive position towards the Yemeni government, Yemen’s unity, and its territorial integrity, as well as the continuation of development and humanitarian assistance. He affirmed the Japanese government’s commitment to supporting peace efforts and achieving stability in Yemen and the region.