Abdullah bin Zayed receives Deputy Prime minister of Yemen, minister of Foreign Affairs

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, received yesterday at the ministry, Abdul Malik Abdul Jalil Al Mukhlafi, Deputy Prime Minister of Yemen and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is currently visiting the country.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Yemeni official and wished him a successful tour.

During the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah and Al Mukhlafi discussed the latest regional and international developments, and exchanged views on a number of issues regarding Yemen. They also tackled the humanitarian situation and its repercussions on the civilians affected by the unfolding violence unleashed against them by the Houthi militias and the Saleh group.

The UAE foreign minister reiterated the UAE's historic support to Yemen and its people, as well as its unwavering commitment to restoring legitimacy to ensure security and stability in the sisterly state of Yemen, and safeguarding its sovereignty and unity. He stressed the strength of relations between the peoples of the two countries.

Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE is keen on providing support to Yemen so as to overcome the tribulations, chaos, sabotage and the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

For his part, Al Mukhlafi thanked President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the UAE's huge support to restoring legitimacy in Yemen, which is part of the Arab coalition, led by Saudi Arabia to restore hope to Yemen and help it safeguard its security and stability, and consolidate its legitimacy.

The two sides reviewed the fraternal relations in the light of the developments in Yemen, and ways to restore stability there. They stressed their keenness to preserve Yemen's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and its Arab identity.

Salem Al Ghafli, the UAE Ambassador to Yemen, and Faris Al Mazrouei, Assistant Foreign Minister for Security and Military Affairs, attended the meeting.

Source: WAM