EU allocates 600 million euro in aid to support legitimate government

Foreign Minister: Empowering State To Protect Its Sovereignty, Coasts Cornerstone For Bab al-Mandeb Security, International Navigation Safety

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Afrah al-Zouba stated that the Yemeni state undertakes its constitutional and sovereign responsibility to protect its citizens, lands, coasts, ports and territorial waters, and that enabling its institutions to carry out this responsibility is a key element for the security of Bab al-Mandeb, the Red Sea and international navigation and trade.

Second Day of International Media Forum on Islamic Civilization Kicks Off in Tashkent

The second day of the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” commenced today, Wednesday, at the Center for Islamic Civilization in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent.

German Exports Rise 3.9 Percent

The total of German exports increased by 3.9 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 817.8 billion euros.

Al Nassr Beat Al Fateh 3-0 in Saudi Football League

Al Nassr defeated Al Fateh 3-0 in the opening round of the Saudi Pro League, known as the Roshn Saudi League.

Last Update: ، 2026/09/11 Time 06:59:43
Latest News:

Foreign Minister Discusses Developments, Houthi Escalation with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires

President al-Alimi: Yemen's Defensing of Bab al-Mandeb Defensing of Security of Global Shipping Lanes, ..

Yemen Ambassador Discusses Media Cooperation with Cuban News Agency

Yemen Rights Network Documents Over 36,000 Houthi Violations Against Children

Yemen Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Unauthorized Entry into Syrian Territory

EU allocates 600 million euro in aid to support legitimate government

[13/02/2019 09:02]

ADEN-SABA

The Head of EU Mission to Yemen Antonia Calvo-Puerta stated that the EU has allocated 600 million euro in direct aid to support the Yemeni government in the upcoming years.

As she met in Aden on Wednesday with Finance Minister Ahmed Al-Fadhli Calvo-Pureta applauded the government tendency to pay civil service employees in different Yemeni governorates, starting with employees of health sector.

She noted that the EU support is not only confined to humanitarian efforts but also for building the institutions.

Al-Fadhli said" The government was working on the final touches of the state general budget for 2019 which is set to be approved by the Council of Minister by the end of this month".

Al-Fadhli noted that total amount of government's employees in education sector in the militia controlled regions is 150 billion Yemeni rial (YR) annually.