Weekly Bulletin. Fatah chairs a meeting of SRC to review relief actions in the wake of Sagar, Mekunu cyclones

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1 النشــرة األســبوعية By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 4 Vice President values Turkish support to Yemen 5 PM conducts phone calls to governors of Socotra, Al-Mahara about Mackano cyclone s consequences 7 Minister of Planning meets with Saudi ambassador to our country King Salman receives President Hadi in Jeddah 9 11 Issue French delegation meets with security officials, representatives of political parties in Marib e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh Fatah chairs a meeting of SRC to review relief actions in the wake of Sagar, Mekunu cyclones (32 ) AD 15 Ramadan 1439 H - 32 May 2018 AD 15 Ramadan 1439 H - 31 MayIssue

2 King Salman receives President Hadi in Jeddah The Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz received on Wednesday President Abd- Rabbo Mansour Hadi here and the two leaders discussed brotherly relations between the two countries and enhancing brotherly coordination. President Hadi expressed pleasure for meeting his brother King Salman and valued brotherly positions towards Yemen and the kingdom support to Yemen and its constitutional legitimacy. These positions will continue to be remembered by the Yemeni people for embodying the integrated objective and joint destination between the two countries and peoples, said President Hadi. King Salma expressed pleasure for receiving President Hadi and confirmed permanent support of the Kingdom to Yemen and its constitutional legality under President. He pointed to deep relations and unique Arabic ties linking the two peoples. King Salman held Sahour banquet on the honor of President Hadi. President Hadi receives Saudi Crown Prince President Abd-Raboo Mansour Hadi received on Thursday Saudi Crown Prince, The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Mohammad bin-salman and discussed with him a number of issues concerning the two countries. President Hadi highlighted Saudi positions towards Yemen in different fields and situations. The leadership of the Kingdom- under my brother the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, the King of determination and firmness King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz- to the Arab Coalition in Yemen for facing the forces of rebellion and coup of Iranian Houthi militias will remain a station for appreciation and care of all our Yemeni people and their consecutive generations, said President. He confirmed that security and stability of the two countries is integrated and embodying the joint destination and identity. For his part, Crown Prince bin-salman expressed pleasure for receiving his brother President Hadi in this holy month, pointing to strong brotherly relations between the two countries. He confirmed that the objectives of the Firmness Military Storm and Hope Restoration will continue until achieving Yemen s peace and stability and the stability of the region. The Kingdom will continue its support to Yemen and its leadership under President Hadi until accomplishing all aims and hopes of the Yemeni people, he said. 2 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

3 Hadi receives UN special envoy for Yemen President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi has affirmed his firm and steadfast stance toward achieving the peace that the Yemeni people deserve, based on the three terms of reference; the Gulf Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue and the relevant UN resolutions, foremost of which is resolution no In a meeting with the UN Secretary-General s Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths on Thursday, Hadi said that Our experience with the Houthi militia (learnt) during the various rounds of peace talks is that they (Houthis) are unwilling to make peace, in their capacity as stooges for Iran s aggressive and expansionist plots in Yemen and the region. Hadi appreciated the UN envoy s efforts for brokering peace. He referred to the suffering that the Yemenis have been enduring over the past years as a result of the coup d état of the rebel militia and their attacks on the Yemeni people and Yemen s brotherly neighbors. For his part, the UN envoy appreciated Hadi s and the government s efforts towards peace based on the three references President Hadi follows military advancements in west coastal front President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Commanderin-Chief, closely followed the ongoing military advancements have been gained by the government s troops in the coastal front, where Al-Amaliqa brigades alongside local resistance fighters, backed by Saudi-led Arab Coalition have been battling Houthi rebel militiamen. In a phone call he conducted to the leader of the West Coast Front, Abu Zar a Al-Mahrami, the President was briefed on the latest developments and advancements realized in the front-lines battles. President Hadi applauded the heroic fighting of Al- Amaliqa brigades troops and local fighters, urging more patience and diligence to get the mission finished e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 3

4 President Hadi orders Petromaseala to provide Al-Mahara province with 500 thousand liters of diesel President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi ordered Saturday that Petromaseala National Company should immediately provide Al-Mahara province with 500 thousand liters of diesel form the Company s strategic reservoirs. The President s directive is intended to alleviate the fellows suffering as a result of the cyclone. This quantity of fuels must be used to operate electrify networks, hospitals, water wells and bulldozers that should re-open highways which blocked by floods equipment. Vice President values Turkish support to Yemen Vice President Ali Mohsen received on Tuesday Turkish Ambassador to Yemen Levent Eller and discussed with him latest developments in national front and mutual relations between the two countries. Mohsen values support of Turkey to legality in Yemen in different domains and humanitarian support to Yemeni people. He reviewed political and military developments in the country and the political leadership s keenness on achieving peace in accordance with the three references agreed upon internationally; the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and the UN Resolution He pointed to Houthi stubbornness and endangering Yemen s peace and the peace of the whole region and threatening the international maritime serving Iranian aspirations. Vice President also reviewed victories accomplished by the heroes of the national army supported by the Saudi-led Alliance for regaining the state and deterring Iranian sabotage agendas. He pointed to the difficult humanitarian situation suffered by Yemeni people over Houthi militia looting salaries of the state employees and the resources of the country. For his part, the Turkish diplomat renewed his country s support to the legality and implementing the international resolution. He confirmed his country s keenness on security of Yemeni people and their stability, as well as reaching a peaceful solution based on the three references. 4 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

5 Vice President Ali Mohsen phoned on Sunday governor of Hodeida Dr. al-hasan Taher for inspecting the ongoing battlefields and great victories accomplished by the national army in the Western Coast. Mohsen applauded these victories, which aim for liberating Hodeida Province and all parts of Yemen from Iran-backed Houthi militia, praising sacrifices and heroines of the national army in Hodeida and all fronts across Yemen. He also valued the significant role of the brotherly countries led by Saudi Arabia for helping Yemenis to get rid of Iranian agenda and protecting regional waters. Vice President applauds victories in Western Coast He confirmed the government s strong will for liberating all Yemeni soil from Houthi militia and alleviating suffering of people in Hodeida over practices of the militia, who deprived them even from their assistances. For his part, Governor Taher acquainted the Vice President with liberation efforts and the military situation and conditions of people in the liberated areas. PM conducts phone calls to governors of Socotra, Al-Mahara about Mackano cyclone s consequences Prime Minister Dr Ahmed Obeid Bin-Dagher made telephone calls Saturday evening to both governors of Al-Mahara, Rajeh Sa eed Bakrait and Socotra Ramzi Mahroos. During the phone conversations, Bin-Dagher wanted to get familiar with the situations in the two provinces in the wake of Mackano cyclone which hit Socotara and Al-Mahara over the past couple of days. The two governors reported to the Prime Minister about the size of damages and underway efforts exerted by local authorities to relieve the people in need. Bin-Dagher urged the governors to redouble efforts in order to reinstate basic services which disrupted by the natural disaster. He also demanded detailed reports as soon as possible about the damages and loses that public and private-owned properties suffered. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 5

6 Bin-Dagher: Successive victories undermine militia s capacities, bring Prime Minister Dr Ahmed Obeid Bin-Dagher gave national military troops and local resistance fighters high praise for the successive advancements they have gained against the Houthi putschist militia in the front-line battles in the west coast, Taiz, Lahj, Al-Baidha, Marib, Al-Jawf and Sa ada. He commended the fierce battles have been fought by the national army and local resistance fighters backed Saudi-led Arab Coalition war closer to end against the militiamen. In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) Dr Bin- Dagher said: These successive military advancements seriously undermine the enemy s capabilities, inflict heavy material and morale damages on it, paving the way for an overall national victory that eliminate Iran-backed Houthi militia s coup, put an end of the rebels, make the end of the war closer. The Prime Minister congratulated the leader of the battle, hero of war and peace, Field Marshal, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, President of the Republic, Commander-in- Chief, on these victories. He also paid tributes to the commanders of the armed and security forces and local resistance who heroically have been battling the enemy, changed the course of battles on the ground in favor the Yemeni people Yemen, UAE discuss security coordination Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Eng. Ahmed Al-Maysari discussed with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of the United Arab Emirates Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, security coordination between the two countries. Al-Maysari headed to the UAE on Wednesday in an official visit upon an invitation from his Emirati counterpart. The two ministers discussed ways to support Yemen s security apparatuses, counter-terrorism efforts and security coordination between the two brotherly countries. Al-Maysari pointed to the enormous responsibility of his Ministry, and what type of support and requirements are needed in this circumstance. He praised the support provided by the UAE to the security services in the provinces liberated from Houthi rebels control. Talks stressed the Interior Ministry s command over the various assigned and attached security agencies in the liberated Yemeni provinces to ensure improved accomplishment of mission and further security and stability 6 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

7 Minister of Planning meets with Saudi Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr Mohammed Assa di met Saturday with the ambassador the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to our country, Mohammed Sa eed Al-Jaber. The meeting devoted to discuss Minister of Electricity and Energy Eng. Abdullah Al-Aqwa met Wednesday with the charge d affairs of Federal Republic of Germany s embassy to our country Ban Krausre. ambassador to our country Yemeni-German cooperation in the field of electricity was discussed during the meeting. Al-Aqwa praised Yemeni-German historic ties, the outline of the Reconstruction Program and the mechanism of coordination with the government. Topics relating to emergency relief action in Socotra province and other affected provinces by Mackano cyclone were also touched upon. The Minister appreciated the great deal of support that Saudi Arabia offers to our country in different fields Minister of Electricity meets with Charge d affairs of German embassy to our country citing several significant projects that Germany established in Yemen in different fields including electricity. The German diplomat affirmed his government s support to the Yemeni legitimate government and development drive in Yemen, particularly in the domain of electricity power. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 7

8 Yemen seeks German cooperation in power field Minister of Electricity and Energy Abdullah al-akwa discussed on Wednesday with German Charge D Affairs in Yemen cooperation between Yemen and Germany in Transport Minister forms panel to review Yemenia situation The Minister of Transport has issued a decision to form a panel to assess and review the situation of the Yemenia and to report back on the matter with a view to eventually rehabilitating Yemen s flag carrier airline. Saleh al-jabwani has assigned the panel to conclude its mission and report back within four weeks. environment, humanitarian and energy fields. Al-Akwa pointed to measures of conducting maintenance to Mareb Power Plant generated by gas and training a number of technicians of the plant in Semens Company in Germany this year, hoping for more cooperation with German government in this field. The minister s advisor and head of the panel Saleh Al Wali discussed convened the panel in a meeting in Aden on Sunday and discussed the laws and regulations governing the airline s operation, and the airline s compliance with the international technical standards in regards to maintenance and safety Yemeni-Turkish cooperation in electricity discussed Minister of Electricity and Energy Eng. Abdullah Al- Aqwa met Tuesday with the Turkiish ambassador to Yemen, Levent Eller. Aspects of Yemeni-Turkish cooperation in the area of electricity, namely the Memo of Understanding signed by the two countries, were discussed. Al-Aqwa s conversations with Eller also explored Turkey s contribution to the reconstruction, specifically in the field of power-generate, networks and implementing the mutual cooperation agreement. The Minister voiced appreciation for the Turkish support to the legitimate Yemeni government and peoples in different spheres. The Turkish diplomat reiterated his country s stances in supporting the legitimate Yemeni leadership. 8 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

9 Fatah chairs a meeting of SRC to review relief actions in the wake of Sagar, Mekunu cyclones Minister of Local Administration Chairman of Supreme Relief Committee (SRC) Abdulraqeeb Fatah chaired a meeting Wednesday of the SRC devoted to discuss several topics in relevant to relief and humanitarian actions. The meeting included Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Deputy chairwoman of the SRC, Dr Ebtihaj Al-Kamal, Minister of Transport, member of the SRC, Saleh Al-Jabwani, Deputy Minister of Local Administration, member of the SRC, Abdulsalam Ba-Abbood and Deputy Minister of Health Dr Shawqi Asharjabi. The meeting elaborately discussed the efforts have been made to manage the consequences of Sagar and Mekunu cyclones in the provinces of Socotra, Al- Mahara, Hudramout, Aden and Abyan. The meeting has approved to keep on communicating and coordinating with the donors and international organizations that can relieve the people in need and support the local authorities in the affected provinces. The meeting also touched upon how to provide quickly the urgently needed humanitarian and relief aids to the people in need in the province of Hodeida and western coastal regions which have been wrested back from the putschist militia. The meeting deeply appreciated the responsive humanitarian role of the GCC s member states in providing relief, medical and sheltering stuffs immediately to help the people in the provinces which suffered the natural disasters. Governor of Socotra inaugurates shelter aid at Nowjadh district The Governor of Socotra Ramzi Mahroos, along with the reconstruction team composed of Abdul Aziz Mutraq, Engineer Saud Al-Shammari and Eng. Arafat Al-Barqani, inaugurated the distribution of shelter aid provided by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to the people of Naw jadh district in the archipelago province of Socotra. The aid consists of 300 tents that will benefit more than 300 families. The aid includes foodstuff and other necessities. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 9

10 Fisheries Minister, UN team discuss relief aid priorities in Socotra Minister of Fisheries Fahd Kafayen discussed with a delegation from different United Nations organizations the urgent priorities of relief work in the Socotra which was hit by the cyclonic storm Mekunu last week. The UN delegation is currently visiting Socotra to assess the needs of the people of the archipelago province in the aftermath of the cyclone that hit it Socotra governor meets UN delegation, warns of humanitarian disaster Governor of Socotra Ramzi Mahroos received today a delegation from different United Nations organizations who came to assess the needs of the people of the archipelago province in the aftermath of the cyclone Mekunu that hit and other parts of Yemen. The delegation will conduct field visits and prepare a comprehensive report on the situation in the archipelago within a duration of one week. Pointing to the extent of the damage caused to Mekunu, Mahroos said the archipelago is yet to face a season of winds that often interrupts supply to the islands, another disaster in addition to Mekunu. He said that Socotra s local authority had procured four months worth of food stuff before Mekunu struck destroying the ships laden with thousands of tons of commodities and caused dozens of merchants to lose millions of Riayls. Now, he said, the province is without any food up stocked on for the winds season, while the available foodstuff barely covers a single month s worth of consumption. He said that an acute humanitarian disaster is looming unless the humanitarian organizations do something. The head of the UN visiting delegation Taha Ebrahim said that the aim of the visit to Socotra Archipelago is to look at the most important needs of the province that had been affected by Mekunu and we will work to convey a clear idea to the United Nations and other parts of Yemen. He briefed the delegation on the damages that the cyclone left in the archipelago which on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Talks went over the damage caused to the fish and agricultural sector, and the impact on fishermen s livelihood organizations about those needs. He pointed out that the team will have discussions with the competent agencies and the humanitarian organizations working in Socotra. He said that the most important problem faced by the United Nations organizations in Socotra is the lack of a clear plan for humanitarian response and any interventions can only rest on such a plan. He said that his team will work to submit a comprehensive report that determines Socotra s needs and the type of interventions needed. He said that some UN relief aidladen flights will arrive in the archipelago during the next two days 10 e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh

11 Yemen s ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, Dr. Khalid bin Shoteif has praised the Omani authorities for foiling a bid to smuggling Yemeni antiquities at the country s border with Yemen. French delegation meets with security officials, representatives of political parties in Marib The French delegation headed by the member of the Senate of France, Nathalie Goulet, met Wednesday with senior security officials and representatives of the political parties and social dignitaries in Marib province. The high-profile delegation included several members of the French Senate and the French ambassador to our country. During the meeting the Chief of Security in the The Omani Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Culture for Heritage Affairs, Salim bin Mohammed al Mahrouqi, briefed Shoteif on the Omani prevention of a bid to smuggle 52 pieces Yemeni Oman foils bid to smuggle Yemeni antiquities artifacts, an effort Shoteif spoke highly of. The two officials stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fight against the smuggling of artifacts and masterpieces. Province, Brigadier Abdulmalik Al-Madani briefed the delegation on reasons for maintaining security in the province. It is the well trained security servicemen and cooperation with locals that helped to reestablish in the province, said al-mandani. The delegation was introduced to the politicians opinions about the conditions to make sustainable peace. They noted that the militia will only come to peace if Iran stops supplies them with weapons and funds. Al-Balsam carries out first open heart operation successfully The Al-Balsam International Organization Surgical conducted their first open heart operation in the provincial capital of Hadhramout, Mukalla, successfully. Al-Balsam s medical team, led by Dr. Emad Bukhari, succeeded in conducting the surgery for a young man in his early twenties; an elrged heart valve was replaced successfully. Heart surgery consultant and member of Al-Balsam, Dr. Rakan Nadher said that the young patient suffered an enlarged heart and a weak heart muscle. One valve was replaced For more information Please visit our website and the other is still under review. For his part, the young patient expressed his thanks to Al- Balsam team who came to Yemen and performed for him an otherwise impossible surgery, given Yemen s circumstances. e By Information Attache of the Yemeni Embassy in Riyadh 11