[12/11/2026 03:48]

BRUSSELS – SABA
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever received a letter from Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi.

Foreign Minister Dr. Afrah al-Zouba delivered the letter during her meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Brussels.

The meeting discussed developments in Yemen, the impact of Houthi escalation on regional security and international shipping, and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Al-Zouba stressed the importance of designating Houthi militia as a terrorist organization, highlighting their siege of Taiz, recruitment of children, arms supplies from Iran and alleged involvement of Iranian Revolutionary Guard experts in directing their military operations.

She also warned of Houthi activities threatening regional security and extending into the Horn of Africa.

For his part, Prévot reaffirmed Belgium’s support for Yemen’s government, unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and the continued detention of UN and humanitarian workers.

He also described threats to freedom of navigation in the Red Sea as a serious precedent, emphasizing the importance of European-Gulf coordination to protect maritime routes and reaffirming Belgium’s commitment to supporting the EU naval mission Operation Aspides.

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