Yemeni MPs praise Saudi Arabia and call for an end to military tensions
The Yemeni Parliament expressed its deep appreciation for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast positions on the Yemeni issue, commending the statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs which emphasized the necessity of preserving Yemen's security, stability, unity, and territorial integrity. The Parliament also praised the practical steps and measures taken by the Kingdom on various political, humanitarian, and developmental fronts, which reflect the depth of the fraternal ties and the unwavering commitment to providing a dignified life for the Yemeni people amidst the exceptional circumstances the country is experiencing.
Supporting legitimacy and the Presidential Leadership Council
In the context of strengthening state institutions, the Yemeni Parliament affirmed its full support for all decisions and measures issued by the Presidential Leadership Council, including the declaration of a state of emergency and the security measures approved by the National Defense Council. The Parliament considered these steps an urgent legal and constitutional necessity to protect the state, maintain public order, and confront the challenges threatening the social and national fabric.
Context of the crisis and background of the conflict
These developments come at a critical time for Yemen, as the internationally recognized legitimate government, supported by the Saudi-led coalition, seeks to unify ranks to confront the Houthi coup and restore state institutions. Internal military escalation or actions outside the framework of the state pose a major obstacle to implementing the Riyadh Agreement and the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations sponsored by the Gulf Cooperation Council, which aim to unify the domestic front.
A call for the Transitional Council and de-escalation
The House of Representatives issued a clear call to the Southern Transitional Council to immediately cease all military movements, which it described as illegal, and demanded its withdrawal from the camps and positions it recently seized. The statement emphasized the importance of adhering to the directives of the Presidential Leadership Council, as the supreme executive authority, and resorting to dialogue instead of imposing a fait accompli by force of arms. It warned that deepening divisions only serves those who seek to undermine Yemen's security.
Regional and international dimensions of Yemen's stability
In a message addressed to their brothers in the United Arab Emirates, the Yemeni Parliament called on Abu Dhabi to support Yemenis in overcoming their crises, in a manner consistent with the national security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman. The stability of Yemen holds immense strategic importance that extends beyond its geographical borders; restoring the Yemeni state's control guarantees the security of international navigation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, and thwarts foreign interventions that seek to destabilize the entire region.
