Aden Refineries Company has resumed asphalt production by operating its production unit after a hiatus for more than eight years.

The Republic of Yemen Participated Tuesday in the 10th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the United Nations Conventions against corruption in Atlanta in the United States by a delegation headed by Minister of Justice Badr al-Aridha.

Minister of Oil and Minerals Dr. Saeed al-Shammasi discussed with the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineer Tariq al-Mulla aspects of mutual cooperation in the field of energy.

The Chargé d' Affaires of the Republic of Yemen Embassy in Addis Ababa Yahya al-Eryani met today, Tuesday, with the Ethiopian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bertkan Ayano Dadi.

Minister of Interior Maj. General Ibrahim Haidan highly appreciated significant efforts of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in support of the legality in Yemen and its key role in sustaining security and stability in Yemen through its support for the Yemeni security forces and services.

Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Waed Badhib and the French Ambassador to Yemen Catherine Corm-Kammoun discussed here today aspects of joint cooperation between the two friendly countries and the development and humanitarian support provided by the French side, which covers several sectors and fields.

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Dr. Mansour Bajjash discussed with the Chargé d'Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Yemen, Shao Zheng bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance and develop them.

Minister of Oil and Minerals Dr. Saeed Al-Shammasi discussed with Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Oil, and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr. Saad Al-Barrak, aspects of partnership and cooperation between the two brotherly countries.

The British ambassador to Yemen Abda Sharif said Houthi attacks on international shipping and their illegal seizure of the MV GALAXY LEADER undermine Yemen’s security, particularly Yemen’s food security, with 80% of food imported through Red Sea ports.

Member of Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Brigadier General Tariq Saleh stressed that it is very important to reinvigorate the services of the General Postal Authority (GPA) as a national institution used to play significant role in serving the society.

The Secretary-General of the Local Council in Lahj Governorate, Awad Al-Salahi, discussed today, with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the governorate, a number of issues related to the activities and interventions of the committee’s humanitarian projects in the governorate.

Somali Minister of Ports and Marine Transport Abdullahi Ahmed Jama has welcomed Yemeni merchants and investors and providing them necessary facilitations.

Minister of Youth and Sports Nayef al-Bakri met today, Monday, with his Qatari counterpart Salah bin Ghanim al-Ali.

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council Tareq Saleh received Monday here Saudi military delegation headed by General Hussein al-Harby.

Minister of Industry and Trade, Muhammad Al-Ashwal, discussed with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Aden Modern International Center for Arbitration and Dispute Settlement, Faysal Mahri, strengthening joint cooperation frameworks, spreading the concept of commercial arbitration, and the importance of the arbitration centers’ contribution to resolving disputes of financial, commercial, industrial and banking nature.

Chief of General Staff (Lt Gen) Saghir bin Aziz met today, Monday, with Commander of the Joint Forces in the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in support of internationally recognized Yemeni government, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces (Lt Gen) Mutlaq al-Azai'z.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak discussed with the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa at the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Lord Tariq Ahmed, bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to strengthen and develop them to broader horizons and coordinate the positions of the two countries regarding issues of common interest.

Deputy Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Nizar Basuhaib discussed with the director of the project to enhance civil security at the Valar Foundation, Luay Ishaqat, the project’s interventions at Aden International Airport, which cost USD 3,942,000, in line with the safety and security standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

The Yemeni government stressed that it is very important to respect International Humanitarian Law and enable humanitarian workers to play their role in delivering humanitarian assistance to needy groups in areas of conflict and war.

Deputy Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Mansour Bajjash met Monday here with Ambassador of South Africa to Yemen Mogobo David Magabi.