Al-Khanbashi: Hadhramaut has triumphed and it accommodates everyone – statements to Asharq Al-Awsat
In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Dr. Salem Al-Khanbashi affirmed that Hadramawt Governorate has achieved a genuine victory through its peaceful and civilized approach, emphasizing that the governorate "is inclusive of all" and rejects the exclusion or marginalization of any of its constituent groups. These statements come at a sensitive time for Yemen, as Hadramawt emerges as a cornerstone of stability and political balance in the country.
A message of reassurance and confirmation of the partnership
Al-Khanbashi explained that the victory achieved by Hadramawt is not merely military, but a victory for civic values and peaceful coexistence, as the province managed to maintain its social fabric despite the storms that struck the region. He pointed out that the slogan "Hadramawt accommodates everyone" is not just a political phrase, but a lived reality and a working strategy aimed at unifying ranks and rejecting petty disputes to ensure a secure and prosperous future for the province and its people.
The strategic and economic importance of Hadhramaut
Al-Khanbashi's statements gain significance from the strategic importance of Hadramawt Governorate, the largest governorate in Yemen by area, possessing a long coastline on the Arabian Sea, in addition to its oil and mineral wealth. The governorate is considered the economic lifeblood of Yemen, making its stability and the harmony among its political and tribal components crucial to the stability of Yemen as a whole. Throughout the years of conflict, Hadramawt has remained a safe haven for displaced persons and a center of political activism seeking to establish a federal state that guarantees the rights of the regions.
Historical context and a look towards the future
Historically, Hadramawt has been distinguished by its unique cultural and social character, and its elites have consistently advocated for granting the province the status befitting its size and potential, free from the influence of centralized conflicts. Al-Khanbashi's remarks reinforce the general trend toward empowering the province's residents to manage their own affairs and resources within a framework of consensus that serves the higher national interest. Observers believe that the success of the Hadrami model in its inclusiveness could serve as a roadmap for the rest of Yemen's provinces to escape the cycle of conflict and move toward development and reconstruction, with the support of the Arab Coalition and the international community.
