Yemeni Foreign Minister: The Kingdom's sponsorship puts the southern issue on the path to a solution
Yemeni Foreign Minister Dr. Shaya al-Zindani affirmed that the Southern issue is witnessing a strategic transformation and an unprecedented constructive phase, thanks to the generous support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and continued international backing. The minister's remarks came in response to recent political developments and the courageous decisions taken by the leadership of the Southern Transitional Council, which were described as a historic step reflecting a profound awareness of the sensitivity of the current stage Yemen is going through.
A new phase of responsible dialogue
Al-Zindani explained that the recent steps pave the way for a historic opportunity to launch a responsible national dialogue that will place the southern issue on the path to a just and comprehensive solution. He pointed out that this new approach addresses the root causes of the issue with a realistic and objective vision, far removed from peripheral conflicts, thus giving the people of the south a genuine space to express their aspirations and political choices, and to shape a future worthy of their sacrifices, all within a framework of consensus that preserves the country's stability.
The pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In a related context, the Yemeni Foreign Minister praised the leading role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in addressing this complex issue. In a post on the X platform, he referred to remarks by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, regarding the true path to resolving the Southern issue. He emphasized that the Kingdom's sponsorship of the Riyadh Conference, with the support of the international community, reflects Riyadh's keen interest and deep understanding of the importance of the Southern issue and its pivotal role in the Yemeni peace equation.
Historical context and importance of the event
These developments gain significance from the profound complexities that have plagued the Yemeni conflict in recent years. The Southern issue has been a central focus of the Yemeni political landscape for decades, particularly since the 1994 civil war and the subsequent political and popular movements. Saudi Arabia's ongoing support, from the Riyadh Agreement to the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations, underscores the Kingdom's commitment to fostering Yemeni unity and ending internal conflicts, thereby unifying efforts to restore the state and achieve security and stability.
Expected regional and international impacts
Observers believe that the success of a just solution to the Southern issue, under regional and international auspices, will have a positive impact on the entire region. Stability in southern Yemen is a cornerstone of international maritime security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, and it also enhances opportunities for economic development and reconstruction. The transition from a phase of polarization to one of constructive dialogue under the umbrella of the Saudi-led coalition lays the foundation for a lasting peace that will end the suffering of the Yemeni people and close the door on foreign interference seeking to destabilize the region.
