The Hadhramaut National Council praises the pro-Saudi events in Mukalla
In an official statement, the Hadhramaut National Council commended the massive public demonstrations held in Mukalla, the capital of Hadhramaut Governorate, which expressed unwavering support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's sincere and fraternal stances and its continued support for development and stability efforts in the region. The Council considered this public turnout a reflection of the political and social awareness of the governorate's residents.
Significance of the mass gatherings in Mukalla
The council affirmed in its statement that the large public turnout embodies the voice of the living conscience of Hadramawt and expresses the public's support for the local authority and state institutions in maintaining security and public order. The statement indicated that these events represent a clear message rejecting all projects that seek to dismantle the social fabric or drag the province into chaos and conflict, emphasizing that Hadramawt will remain resilient against attempts to undermine its stability.
Historical context and strategic importance of Hadhramaut
These developments are of paramount importance given the geopolitical and economic weight of Hadramawt Governorate, which comprises a third of Yemen's landmass and possesses a strategic reserve of resources and wealth, in addition to its rich cultural heritage. The establishment of the "Hadramawt National Council" (launched in Riyadh in June 2023) serves as a political vehicle for the aspirations of Hadrami society, aiming to empower the people of the governorate to manage their political, economic, and security affairs, and to ensure their fair representation in any future political settlements. This initiative is sponsored and supported by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has sought to unify the Hadrami ranks and overcome internal divisions.
Saudi Arabia's role in supporting development and stability
The Council commended the historic stances of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and His Royal Highness Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman. The Saudi role in Hadramawt is prominent not only in the political sphere but also through massive development and humanitarian projects implemented by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center. These projects, encompassing the health, education, and energy sectors, have strengthened the resilience of the governorate's infrastructure.
Political messages for domestic and international audiences
The council concluded its statement by affirming its pride in the awareness of the people of Hadramawt, who demonstrated a high level of national responsibility through the peaceful expression of their legitimate aspirations. This popular movement is interpreted as a strong indication of the Hadrami public's desire to strengthen state authority and uphold the strategic partnership with the Arab Coalition, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ensure regional security and protect Arab national security from surrounding threats.
