Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi renewed his country’s rejection of armed militias attempting to repeat the “Iranian experience” in Yemen and urged finding peace through the three key reference frameworks.
Hadi’s administration supports peace efforts based on the Gulf initiative, the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue, and the relevant UN resolutions, especially resolution 2216.
The president relayed Yemeni rejection for importing Iranian ideology to the war-torn country during his meeting with UN Resident Coordinator David Gressly in Riyadh. This coincided with pro-government forces foiling fresh Houthi assaults west and northwest of the oil-rich Marib governorate.
Fierce clashes between Iran-backed Houthi militias and armed Yemeni forces backed by the Saudi-led Arab Coalition continued in the governorates of Taiz and Hajjah.
Hadi, according to official sources, briefed Gressly on humanitarian services and aid provided to Yemen in light of the catastrophic fallout of the nationwide war waged by Houthi militias.
Welcoming all humanitarian efforts exerted by UN agencies, Hadi reassured the UN official that his government is keen on facilitating the work of all humanitarian organizations operating in Yemen.
He vowed to support the delivery of aid to deserving beneficiaries throughout the country.
The Yemeni leader denounced Houthis for looting humanitarian relief and leaving Yemenis to starve.
Houthis are accused of seizing and funneling humanitarian aid sent by international organizations to their war effort, which includes incessant targeting of civilians and refugees in Taiz, Marib, and Hodeidah.
Hadi and Gressly reviewed Yemeni government efforts and measures in the health, education, and services sectors. The two discussed a variety of initiatives undertaken to alleviate the suffering of Yemenis.
Hadi also invited all international organizations to relocate their operations to the interim capital, Aden, where the UN-recognized government is based.
Houthi recruitment of child soldiers and targeting of civilians with drones and ballistic missiles was also addressed in Hadi’s meeting with the UN coordinator.