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Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr Afrah Al-Zouba met today with the non-resident Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Yemen, H.E. Carlo Baldocci, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand areas of mutual cooperation. The meeting reviewed the longstanding Yemeni-Italian relationship, as the two countries …
August, 2026
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4 August
Foreign Minister Receives Chinese Chargé d’Affaires to Yemen
Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba received today Zhao Zheng, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Yemen. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries. The meeting reviewed the longstanding relations between …
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4 August
Foreign Minister receives congratulatory message from Japanese Foreign Minister
Aden Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba received a congratulatory message from Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi, on the occasion of her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Minister Motegi extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Al-Zouba for …
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4 August
Foreign Minister receives congratulatory message from Indian External Affairs Minister
Aden Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba received a congratulatory message from India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on the occasion of her appointment. In his message, Dr. Jaishankar extended his best wishes for her success in carrying out her duties and praised the historic …
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3 August
Foreign Minister meets GCC Secretary General to advance Yemen-GCC strategic partnership
Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met today with H.E. Jasem Al Budaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to discuss ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Yemen and the GCC, enhance political and security coordination on regional developments, and review the …
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3 August
Foreign Minister receives congratulatory message from Russian counterpart
Aden Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba received a congratulatory message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on her appointment. Minister Lavrov wished her success in fulfilling her responsibilities and serving Yemen. He also affirmed Russia’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations and cooperation …
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3 August
Italian Foreign Minister congratulates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba as Yemen and Italy mark 100 years of relations
Aden Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba received a message of congratulations from Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, following her appointment. Minister Tajani highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s role in supporting the political process and efforts to bring peace …
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2 August
Foreign Minister Al-Zouba discusses bilateral relations and cooperation with Germany’s ambassador
Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met with Germany’s Ambassador to Yemen, Thomas Schneider, to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to expand humanitarian and development cooperation. The meeting also covered developments in Yemen and the region, including the continued military escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militia, …
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2 August
Foreign Minister Al-Zouba Meets Japanese Ambassador
Riyadh Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met with Japan’s Ambassador to Yemen, Yoichi Nakashima, to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Minister Al-Zouba extended her sincere condolences to the government and people of Japan following the earthquake in …
July, 2026
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29 July
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Takes Constitutional Oath Before Chairman of Presidential Leadership Council
Riyadh Dr. Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zouba was officially sworn in today, Wednesday, before His Excellency President Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, following her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Following the swearing-in ceremony, H.E. the President met with the Foreign Minister and congratulated her …