Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, affirmed that the Republic of Yemen, with all its components – leadership, government and people – deeply appreciates the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in maintaining the security and stability of the country, and protecting constitutional legitimacy and state institutions from collapse.
This came in statements reported by Al Arabiya channel, where Al-Alimi stressed that Saudi support is not limited to the political and military aspects only, but extends to include all aspects of life that directly touch the concerns of the Yemeni citizen.
The depth of historical relations and shared destiny
Al-Alimi's remarks come within the context of a long history of strong fraternal relations between the two neighboring countries. Since the launch of the Arab Coalition's operations to support legitimacy in 2015, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has stood as a bulwark against the Houthi militias' attempts to seize control of the Yemeni state and alter its Arab identity. This support was clearly demonstrated in the Kingdom's sponsorship of the Riyadh Agreement, culminating in the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations that led to the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council in April 2022, marking a pivotal turning point in unifying the republican ranks to confront current challenges.
Dimensions of Saudi support: humanitarian and economic
The Saudi role cannot be reduced to the military aspect alone; it extends to massive economic and humanitarian support that serves as a lifeline for Yemenis. Documented evidence indicates that Saudi deposits in the Central Bank of Yemen have directly contributed to curbing the collapse of the national currency and securing essential goods. Furthermore, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center play a leading role in implementing service and development projects, as well as demining operations through the MASAM project, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to the safety and future of the Yemeni people.
Strategic importance and regional influence
This affirmation from the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council carries significant political implications on both the regional and international levels. The stability of Yemen is a cornerstone of the security of the entire region, particularly the security of international waterways in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The continued high level of coordination between the Yemeni leadership and Riyadh strengthens the legitimate government's position in international forums and thwarts foreign interventions seeking to destabilize the Arabian Peninsula. Observers emphasize that this unity is the true guarantee for achieving a comprehensive and just peace that ends the coup and restores the state.
