On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, European Union Ambassador to Yemen Gabriel Munuera-Vinals, along with Dutch Ambassador Janneke Snijder, German Ambassador Hubert Jäger, and French Deputy Ambassador Aymeric Bouffil, concluded their visit to Aden, the internationally recognized temporary capital of Yemen.

According to a statement published on the EU's website & monitored by Barran Press, the ambassadors participated in the seventh Women’s Summit, organized under the auspices of the Prime Minister's Office.

In their statement, the EU ambassadors expressed their support for empowering women as a catalyst for positive change, highlighting its importance for sustainable economic growth and prosperity. They reiterated the EU’s commitment to “continue supporting Yemeni women as key players in achieving good governance, peace, and security.”

The statement also detailed the meetings the ambassadors held with government officials, including the Minister of Interior, Deputy Governor of Aden, Chairman of the Aden Rehabilitation Committee, Deputy Chief of the Coast Guard, and Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen. Additionally, they visited various sites implementing EU-funded projects.

The ambassadors reaffirmed the EU's steadfast support for the Yemeni government, emphasizing that “unity and reform remain essential in these challenging times.” They encouraged ongoing constructive engagement in UN-led peace efforts.

This visit comes amid multiple challenges facing the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which, alongside internal disputes, is grappling with economic and bureaucratic hurdles that hinder its reform programs and anti-corruption efforts.