Manama:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a phone conversation with Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al Zouba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the call focused on the strong ties between Bahrain and Yemen and explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation. The ministers emphasized the importance of ongoing coordination and consultation regarding Yemen-related developments within the UN Security Council, especially in the context of Bahrain's membership.
The discussion also covered the continued Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia, which include deliberate strikes on civilian facilities and airports in Abha, Jazan, Najran, and Riyadh, as well as Aden Airport. These actions were highlighted as dangerous to civil aviation and as severe breaches of international humanitarian law and the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Furthermore, the ministers shared perspectives on the efforts of Yemen's legitimate government to expand its control across the nation, combat the Houthi terrorist militias, and work towards restoring security and stability. They also focused on safeguarding Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity while striving to meet the security, development, and prosperity aspirations of the Yemeni people.