General Secretariat - New York
His Excellency Dr Rashad Mohammed Al Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, received His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), on Thursday, September 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
During the meeting, the two officials discussed the latest developments in Yemen, including the valuable efforts being made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman to achieve peace in the country. They emphasised the importance of continuing these efforts to meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security, development, and peace.
President Al Alimi praised the commendable positions and leadership role of the GCC countries, as well as their exceptional efforts to support Yemen in various fields. He expressed appreciation for their valuable and sustainable contributions to enhancing stability and promoting the country’s advancement.
In turn, HE the GCC Secretary General reaffirmed the GCC's solidarity with the Yemeni people under all circumstances. This support aims to enable Yemen to restore its security, stability, and embark on a path of sustainable development, ensuring the Yemeni people live with dignity, peace, and security.
He highlighted the GCC's commitment to supporting the efforts of the Presidential Leadership Council to bolster security and stability in Yemen and reiterated the Council's support for all international and regional initiatives, including those of the United Nations, aimed at reaching a comprehensive political solution to end the Yemeni crisis.
This approach aligns with the three reference points: the Gulf Initiative and its executive mechanism, the outcomes of the Comprehensive National Dialogue, and Security Council Resolution 2216.
