Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik returned to the interim capital Aden on Tuesday to address the crisis stemming from the crumbling economy and the drop in the value of the local currency.
The PM had been unable to return to Aden due to disputes with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and failure to implement the security and military aspects of the Riyadh Agreement.
The Yemeni people have pinned hope on the government taking the necessary measures on the economic, services and military levels as the Iran-backed Houthi militias intensified their attack on the Marib and Shabwa provinces.
The collapse of the rial sparked angry protests in liberated Yemeni provinces in recent days.
Before arriving in Aden, Abdulmalik visited the city of Atq in Shabwa where he presided over a meeting of the local and executive authority and military and security leaderships. The meeting addressed military, security, economic and services affairs.
Talks focused on providing government support to various parties in Shabwa, in coordination with the Saudi-led Arab coalition, against the Houthi attack so that they can claim victory in this fateful battle, reported the Saba news agency.
“Shabwa and Marib are the spirit of Yemen and beating heart of resistance and hope,” said the PM. “There can be no backing down from the battle, regardless of the challenges.”
“The battle is not just about Shabwa and Marib, but it is a battle of all Yemenis as they seek to preserve their dignity, republic and state,” he added, while stressing the importance of unifying ranks.
“This battle will decide the fate of Yemen for several years to come,” he declared, warning that internal differences have allowed the Houthis room to maneuver.
Moreover, he stressed the importance of political unity and the implementation of the Riyadh Agreement that will help improve conditions in the country.
