Qatar and Bahrain support Saudi Arabia's efforts to stabilize Yemen
The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain announced their full and absolute support for the diplomatic and political efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at establishing security and stability in the Republic of Yemen, in a move that reflects the unity of the Gulf ranks towards the thorny Yemeni issue.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its support for the good offices of Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, affirming that these efforts are primarily aimed at protecting the interests of the Yemeni people and ending their years-long suffering. Manama called on all political and social forces and groups in Yemen to prioritize reason, commit to de-escalation, and refrain from any escalatory steps that could hinder the peace process, stressing the necessity of engaging in serious dialogue leading to sustainable and peaceful solutions.
Qatar's position in support of legitimacy
In a related context, the State of Qatar affirmed its full support for the legitimate Yemeni government, commending the tireless efforts of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council to end the crisis. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an official statement, stressed the importance of close cooperation among all Yemeni parties to avoid escalation and resolve outstanding issues through peaceful channels, thereby ensuring the preservation of Yemen's unity, territorial integrity, and national sovereignty.
Context of regional and international efforts
This supportive data comes at a time when the Yemeni arena is witnessing intensive diplomatic activity led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at consolidating the humanitarian truce and reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis that erupted in 2014. The Kingdom has been playing a pivotal role since the formation of the Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy, not only militarily, but also through political and economic channels, most notably sponsoring the “Riyadh Agreement” and establishing the Presidential Leadership Council in April 2022, to unify the Yemeni ranks in the face of current challenges.
The importance of Yemeni stability for the region
The stability of Yemen is of paramount strategic importance to regional and international security, given its geographical location overlooking the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the most vital waterways for global trade. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states recognize that the continuation of the conflict in Yemen negatively impacts the security of the entire region, making support for Saudi and Emirati efforts an urgent necessity to ensure the security of international navigation and protect the Kingdom's southern borders. This support also addresses the humanitarian dimension of alleviating the suffering of millions of Yemenis who depend on relief aid and development programs funded by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre and the Saudi Program for the Development and Reconstruction of Yemen.
