Joint defense and security plan endorsed

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: ، 2026/09/12 Time 03:27:47
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

Joint defense and security plan endorsed

[11/11/2017 08:03]

ADEN-SABA
Plenary meeting held in Aden Saturday brought together commanders of defense and security institutions and apparatuses.

The gathering aimed to discus and approve joint defense and security plan devised by Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, National Security Organization, Political Security Organization and the so-called Security Belt Directorate.

The plan was designed under supervision by Joint Operation Command which represents the Unified Center of Joint Command and Control.

The joint defense and security plan is intended to re-establish security and stability as well as to counter extremist and terrorist actions.

Deputy chief of staff Maj.General Saleh Azendani, who chaired the meeting, highlighted the need for establishing a unified center of joint command and control to assume leadership of all defense, security, intelligence and administrative units in Aden and other liberated regions.

General Azendani also emphasized the importance of engaging local legal and administrative authorities in putting the joint security and defense plan in place. Civil society organizations and ordinary peoples all are urged to help defense and security services to re-reestablish security and stability and control law-breakers,he noted.