[05/11/2026 01:21]

TOKYO-SABA
The Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Japan Adel al-Sanaini met today, Thursday, with Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the Middle East and Africa Department, Keiichi Iwamoto.

They conferred over Yemeni-Japanese bilateral relations and cooperation, the developments in Yemen and the government's efforts to restore state institutions.

Al-Sunain deeply appreciated the positions of the friendly Japanese government in supporting the Presidential Leadership Council and the government, as well as Yemen's unity, security, stability and territorial integrity.

He also highly praised the Japanese significant contributions to humanitarian response.

The Ambassador highlighted the ongoing military escalation by the Houthi terrorist militias, their targeting of civilians and civilian facilities in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, underlining the consequences of the aggressive blockade on the city of Taiz and the resulting humanitarian suffering for civilians.

The talks also addressed the threats from Houthi attacks and assaults that endanger international navigation in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and their impact on global trade and supply chains.

The two sides underscored the importance of international coordination to protect maritime routes and ensure freedom of navigation.

The Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister reiterated the Japanese government's positions supporting the Yemeni government, Yemen's unity and its territorial integrity, as well as continuing development and humanitarian support.

He also confirmed the Japanese government's keenness to support peace efforts and achieve stability

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