Sana'a: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates expressed regret over the contents of the briefing delivered by the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, before the recent Security Council session.
According to Yemen News Agency, the Ministry followed the envoy's briefing on August 12, 2025, noting that it failed to address the root causes of Yemen's ongoing crisis.
The Ministry's statement criticized the briefing for lacking references to the Saudi-Emirati military actions and the broader international involvement by the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel, as well as the extensive blockade faced by Yemen. It argued that the briefing's partial description undermines its credibility.
The Ministry defended the Yemeni armed forces' actions as legitimate responses to violations by opposing forces, and emphasized the right to protect Yemeni territories, particularly in regions like Hodeida. The statement also addressed the economic issues, blaming the "Central Bank in Aden" and its unilateral decisions for the economic fragmentation and currency collapse, actions allegedly supported by aggressor states.
The Ministry urged the UN envoy to acknowledge the unilateral measures taken by mercenary forces that threaten Yemen's unity and sovereignty. It criticized actions like issuing new identity cards and obstructing the authentication of important documents, which it views as attempts to deepen political divides.
The Ministry reiterated its support for the Yemeni armed forces in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, clarifying that these actions are separate from the internal conflict. It highlighted the ongoing aggression on Yemeni ports and airports, and the humanitarian impact on those requiring medical travel.
The statement concluded by urging the UN envoy and Security Council to adopt a more neutral stance to halt the aggression and lift the blockade, warning that the termination of the UN envoy's mandate may be considered if the current agenda continues.