Barran Press
On December 17, 2024, Rashad Al-Alimi, President of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, welcomed ambassadors from the P3+2 group, which includes representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, France, and the United Kingdom.
According to the official Yemeni news agency Saba, the meeting, attended by all members of the Presidential Leadership Council, aimed to reinforce strong partnerships with the international community to support Yemen and its people. The council reaffirmed its commitment to addressing economic, political, and security priorities that align with the aspirations of the Yemeni populace.
The ambassadors expressed their support for the council's vision and ambitions for economic reform and stability while emphasizing their steadfast commitment to assisting the council and the Yemeni government in delivering essential services, enhancing governance, and promoting economic development.
The meeting underscored the robust partnership between the Presidential Leadership Council and key international allies, focusing on shared goals to support peace, security, and stability in Yemen.
This gathering follows reports from Barran Press regarding a meeting in Riyadh, where the council's members would discuss international efforts to support the Yemeni government in resolving the ongoing crisis. Sources indicated that recent diplomatic activities in Riyadh are aimed at coordinating local and international responses to the Houthi militia's obstinacy, as the international and regional communities have reached an impasse with the group.
Additionally, the situation has been exacerbated by the Houthis' continued alignment with Iranian interests in the Red Sea and international waters. Recent diplomatic initiatives in Riyadh have included extensive discussions between the council's members and ambassadors from the U.S., U.K., and France, as well as the commander of the Arab coalition supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government.