PLC VP Al-Aradah Discusses with U.S. Ambassador Joint Efforts to Address Current Challenges in Yemen

Vice President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Sultan Al-Aradah, met today with the U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation to address current challenges.

During the meeting, VP Al-Aradah and Ambassador Fagin reviewed the current political and security situation in Yemen, emphasizing the ongoing aggression of the Houthi militia, including their threats to maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

Al-Aradah underscored the urgent need for a unified international approach to deter the Houthi militia, calling for increased international pressure, including targeted sanctions against Houthi leaders and their supporters, and measures to cut off their funding sources and disrupt their illicit networks. He highlighted the dire humanitarian situation facing the Yemeni people due to the protracted conflict fueled by the Houthi militia and Iranian interference.

VP Al-Aradah emphasized the critical need for increased international support, including humanitarian aid and funding for reconstruction and economic development projects. He stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between Yemen and the United States to support the government, build national institutions, and enhance their capabilities across various sectors.

Ambassador Fagin reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting the Yemeni people and working with regional and international partners to address the challenges facing Yemen. He emphasized that Yemen's security and stability remain a priority in U.S. policy toward the region.