Visit of the Saudi-Emirati team to Aden: Resolving the crisis and securing Hadramawt
In a strategic move aimed at restructuring security and military affairs in the liberated provinces, a joint Saudi-Emirati military team arrived in the interim capital, Aden. This pivotal visit is an extension of the tireless efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the leader of the Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy, to find lasting solutions to the current crisis and end all forms of military and political escalation that the region has recently witnessed.
Military mechanisms to end the tension in Hadramawt and Al-Mahra
The primary mission of the joint military team revolves around developing and implementing the necessary military mechanisms to ensure the withdrawal of Southern Transitional Council forces from the governorates of Hadramawt and Al-Mahra. These operations aim to restore the situation to its previous state, while also discussing logistical and security arrangements related to handing over key sites to the "Homeland Shield" forces. This process is being conducted according to precise and coordinated procedures under the direct supervision of the Coalition leadership to guarantee that no security vacuum emerges that could be exploited by hostile actors.
Reject unilateral actions and support stability
The military delegation's visit carries a clear political message reflecting the coalition leadership's categorical rejection of any unilateral actions, including the moves taken by the Southern Transitional Council in Hadramawt. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates affirm that any actions that create an atmosphere of tension or mistrust among Yemeni factions, or attempts to impose a new reality by force, are unacceptable and impede the path to a comprehensive peace. The leadership emphasizes the necessity of sparing the eastern governorates, a vital economic artery for Yemen, from any internal conflicts that could lead to the fragmentation of the domestic front.
The Southern issue and the path to a political solution
In a related context, the leadership of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy reiterated its firm stance on the Southern issue, considering it a just and pivotal cause that cannot be overlooked in any future political settlement. However, the Saudi vision emphasizes that resolving this issue must be achieved through constructive dialogue and the participation of all Yemeni parties at the negotiating table to reach a just and comprehensive solution that satisfies all factions, within the framework of a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis and under the auspices of the Presidential Leadership Council.
Avoid draining the home front
From the very outset of the crisis in Hadramawt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sought to contain the situation through diplomatic channels and dialogue, aiming to prevent any military escalation that could lead to further bloodshed among Yemenis. The Coalition leadership recognizes that the already dire living and economic conditions faced by Yemeni citizens cannot withstand the opening of new fronts of attrition. Therefore, the current phase necessitates that all Yemeni factions assume their national responsibilities to resolve their internal disputes, create an environment conducive to joint action under the umbrella of legitimacy, and avoid any actions that could further deteriorate the security and economic situation. This ultimately serves the goal of restoring the state and ending the coup.
