Yemeni President Abd Rabu Mansur Hadi asserted the importance of national unity, calling upon the political elite to focus on confronting the Iranian agenda and its Houthi proxies.
This came during his speech marking the 31st Anniversary of the National Unity Day on May 22.
In his remarks, Hadi condemned the Houthi militia group, saying this year’s celebrations come amid difficult circumstances and challenges at various levels, namely the coup against the state and the war imposed by Iran-backed militias.
The president addressed the Houthi attack on the Marib governorate launched more than a year ago, saying it reflects the group’s “sick mentality.”
The Houthi militias are trying to impose their rules, goals, and false beliefs on the people through force majeure, blood, and destruction, he indicated.
Hadi stressed that the Unity National Day is an opportunity to unify the country under the national cause, calling upon all members of the society as well as political, social, media, and cultural institutions to join efforts that aim to preserve national constants and confront the Iranian agenda along with advocates of sedition and wars.
He also condemned the southern forces, without naming them, saying they want to spread hatred and strife by calling for the separation.
“We believe that Yemeni unity is a noble goal” asserted Hadi, indicating that the federal-state project included in the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference has laid the foundations for a correct path that guarantees rights and partnership and establishes a stable and secure future.
He confirmed that the federal state meets the aspirations of Yemenis and sets them on the path to a safe and stable future away from conflicts, divisions, and marginalization.
Victory over Houthis will soon be achieved, reiterated the president, noting that he directed the government to establish security, activate state institutions, and restore services such as electricity, water, and education.
The Yemeni president criticized the attempts to obstruct the government, including the deliberate incitement and systematic disruption of its work.
“We reiterate the need to carry out its responsibilities in complementarity with the local authorities and overcome all obstacles," said the president.
