Yemeni Government Welcomes Saudi Statement on Hadramout, Al-Mahra Developments

   Aden, December 25, 2025, SPA -- The Yemeni government welcomed the statement issued today by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praising its clear and responsible stance on recent developments in Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, and acknowledging the Kingdom’s persistent efforts to contain the escalation, protect the interests of the Yemeni people, and maintain security and stability in the eastern governorates.
   In a statement carried by the official news agency SABA, the government commended the leading role of Saudi Arabia, in coordination with the United Arab Emirates, in supporting the de-escalation process, restoring normalcy, upholding the state’s institutional frameworks, and reinforcing the role of local authorities, all under the supervision of the coalition forces.
   The Yemeni government reiterated its full support for the Kingdom’s efforts, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the public interest, exercising restraint, and urgently ending the escalation to restore peace, social security, and national unity. The statement affirmed that the stability of Hadramout and Al-Mahra and the integrity of their social fabric remain a top national priority.
   It stressed that any security or military measures taken outside the state’s constitutional and institutional frameworks, or without coordination with the Presidential Leadership Council, the government, and local authorities, are unacceptable and create unnecessary tension during this sensitive period.
   The government also reaffirmed Yemen’s firm stance on the Southern cause, describing it as a just cause with historical and social dimensions. It noted that significant progress has been achieved through national consensus, ensuring justice, partnership, and the preservation of social peace, far from any logic of dominance or escalation.
   -- SPA