Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi said his country is confronted with deep suffering and hardship caused by the war sparked by the Iran-backed Houthi militias over the past decade.
Speaking at the Summit for the Future ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, he added that the Houthi coup has left massive destruction in all aspects of life in Yemen.
Yemen is enduring one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises that is only being compounded by war, he went on to say.
Yemen has been able to persevere through the ongoing support it is receiving from members of the Arab coalition, led by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and regional and international partners, and relevant international organizations, al-Alimi stressed.
The legitimate government, he continued, is fighting on three fronts: The first is against Houthi violence, extremism and backwardness. The second is working on addressing the damage caused by the war, and the third is trying to remain abreast of developments.
Furthermore, he revealed that the government was working with members of the international community to draft a strategy that would help Yemen transition from relief to development, and focus on the youths and future, as well as exerting efforts to end the conflict and achieve lasting peace.
Al-Alimi is in New York to attend the General Assembly. He is accompanied by PLC members Aidarus al-Zubaidi and Othman Majali.
Local media said he will discuss with officials the conflict in Yemen, seeking to garner support to achieve peace and for financial and economic reforms.
