[12/11/2026 12:17]

-11-12 PARIS-SABA

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) strongly condemned continued Houthi attacks inside Yemen and against Saudi Arabia, particularly those targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.

In a statement following their meeting in Paris, the ministers called on the Houthi militias to immediately halt all military actions and threats, refrain from further escalation and create conditions for resuming an inclusive political process.

They reaffirmed their solidarity with the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia and their right to defend their security, sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law.

The ministers urged Iran to stop supplying weapons and support to the Houthis in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. They also called for civilian protection, unhindered humanitarian access and the urgent opening of a humanitarian corridor in Taiz.

The G7 reiterated its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all humanitarian workers, including 70 UN staff members detained by the Houthis.

The ministers stressed the importance of maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait and pledged continued support for the Yemeni government. They also commended EU naval operations Aspides and Atalanta for helping protect maritime navigation and seafarers in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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