Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya al-Zindani reiterated on Monday his country’s support for the US administration’s decision to re-designate the Iran-backed Houthi militias as terrorist.
The move is a step towards drying up their sources of financing and limiting their threat, he added.
Zindani was in Riyadh where he met with US Ambassador to Yemen Steven Fagin, said official Yemeni sources.
The FM stressed the importance of joint coordination with Washington in various fields, they revealed.
Fagin also met with Yemen’s parliament Speaker Sultan al-Barakani for talks on the latest developments in the country and peace efforts.
The envoy renewed Washington’s support for Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and government, saying cooperation will continue in various domains, Yemeni state media reported.
For his part, Barakani echoed Zindani’s comments on the Houthis’ terrorist designation, urging international cooperation against the militias.
Fagin said the designation stemmed from Washington’s realization of the threat posed by the Houthis against regional and world stability, reported the Saba news agency.
He underlined his government’s support to the Yemeni people and work with regional and international partners to confront challenges.
The security and stability of Yemen are a priority in the US’ foreign policy in the region, he added.
