Al-Ghaithi appreciates Saudi Arabia's sponsorship of the Southern Dialogue and the unification of ranks
Mohammed al-Ghaithi, a member of the Southern Transitional Council's Presidency, affirmed the Council's unwavering support for the diplomatic and political efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to end the crisis in Yemen, praising Riyadh's pivotal role in sponsoring the Southern Dialogue Conference. Al-Ghaithi's statements clarified the strength of the relationship between the southern factions and the leadership of the Arab Coalition.
Al-Ghaithi stated, “We affirmed to the Saudi ambassador our categorical rejection of anything that undermines unity, and we highly value the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its generous sponsorship of the Southern Dialogue Conference. We also reiterate our full support for and absolute confidence in the Kingdom’s leadership.” He noted that the recent meetings resulted in clear commitments from our brothers in Riyadh, which strengthens the strategic partnership.
The context of the southern dialogue and its political importance
These statements come at a sensitive time for the region, as the Southern Transitional Council, through the "Southern National Dialogue," seeks to unify all political and social components in the southern governorates. This dialogue, which enjoys Saudi support and sponsorship, aims to produce a unified vision (the Southern National Charter) that guarantees fair representation for southerners in any future comprehensive peace negotiations to end the war in Yemen. The Kingdom's sponsorship of this event underscores its commitment to the stability of the liberated areas and to unifying the internal front to confront shared challenges.
Saudi Arabia's role in unifying efforts
Historically, Saudi Arabia has played a crucial role in bridging the divide between various Yemeni factions, from the Gulf Initiative to the Riyadh Agreement and the Riyadh consultations that led to the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council. Political circles view Saudi Arabia's sponsorship of the Southern Dialogue as a complementary step to the Riyadh Agreement, aimed at strengthening internal cohesion and preventing any divisions that the Houthis might exploit to destabilize security in the liberated areas.
Expected local and regional impacts
The success of the Saudi-sponsored Southern Dialogue is expected to contribute to a more stable political environment in Aden and neighboring governorates, positively impacting public services and security for citizens. Regionally, this support underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's continued commitment to supporting the legitimate government and its various components, and to working towards a sustainable political solution that guarantees the security of Yemen and neighboring countries, and prevents foreign interference that threatens Arab national security.
