Yemeni Prime Minister: Houthi militia escalation poses a direct threat to regional and international security
Aden, September 22 (KUNA) -- Yemeni Prime Minister Shuaib al-Zindani affirmed on Tuesday that the Houthi militia’s escalation is no longer merely a threat to Yemen and the region, but has become a direct threat to regional and international security, given its targeting of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its threats to international navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The Yemeni state news agency reported that these remarks came during a video call between al-Zindani and British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa Stephen Doughty, to discuss the rapid developments in Yemen and the region, the military escalation by the Houthi militia, and its repercussions on regional security, international navigation, and the resulting economic, humanitarian, and security consequences.
Al-Zindani pointed out that the continuation of these threats necessitates a more effective international stance to confront sources of danger and to support the Yemeni government in protecting its people and restoring state authority over the entire national territory.
He praised the British position supporting the Yemeni government and the political, security, and humanitarian assistance provided by the United Kingdom during the current phase, emphasizing that this support reflects the depth of the partnership between the two countries and Britain’s commitment to strengthening the capacity of Yemeni state institutions to fulfill their duties.
He expressed his appreciation for the British government’s readiness to continue and develop this support in line with current challenges and urgent priorities.
For his part, the British Minister of State, according to the agency, reiterated his country’s commitment to continuing its support for the Yemeni government across various fields, reaffirming the United Kingdom’s steadfast backing of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and its strong condemnation of Houthi aggression. (End) S.N.S. / A.S.
