Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi issued on Monday a decree naming Foreign Minister Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak as the country’s new prime minister.
Bin Mubarak will succeed Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik, who was appointed as an advisor to al-Alimi.
In a statement posted on X, bin Mubarak said his appointment “comes at a historic moment” in Yemen’s history.
He stressed that he will assume his duties with “determination and insistence on achieving tangible results in the lives of all Yemenis.”
He vowed that his government would “work tirelessly to address the current challenges with regional and international partners,” underlining that Yemen will be a partner in achieving peace and security.
Bin Mubarak also praised Abdulmalik for his “service to the nation and people.”
For his part, Abdulmalik expressed his appreciation for the support shown by the political leadership to his government.
He also expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership and the support it has shown Yemen and its people.
