Manama:Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a phone conversation with Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al Zouba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussion centered on enhancing the strong fraternal ties between Bahrain and Yemen, exploring avenues for increased bilateral cooperation, and maintaining coordination on developments related to Yemen at the United Nations Security Council, where Bahrain holds membership.
The ministers addressed the ongoing Houthi militia attacks against Saudi Arabia. These attacks have targeted civilian facilities and airports in Abha, Jazan, Najran, Riyadh, and Aden Airport, posing risks to civil aviation and breaching international humanitarian law and the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Additionally, the conversation included dialogue on the efforts by Yemen's legitimate government to expand its authority across the nation, combat Houthi terrorist militias, and work towards restoring security and stability. The ministers emphasized the importance of safeguarding Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity and fulfilling the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security, development, and prosperity.