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BERLIN – SABA
Foreign Minister and Expatriate Affairs Dr. Afrah al-Zouba delivered a written message from Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
During her meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and the latest situation in Yemen, including Houthi attacks and threats to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Al-Zouba called for stronger German support for the government, particularly in strengthening the capabilities of the Yemeni Coast Guard and addressing security and humanitarian challenges.
She also highlighted the Houthis’ attacks on civilians and their alleged links with Iranian and Hezbollah experts.
For his part, the German Foreign Minister reaffirmed Germany’s support for Yemen’s legitimate government and UN humanitarian efforts, expressing concern over the worsening humanitarian situation and calling for an immediate halt to Houthi attacks against the Yemeni and Saudi peoples.
Germany also announced an additional €10 million in humanitarian assistance, bringing its total support to Yemen to €38 million this year.