Al-Alimi: The response of the coalition supporting legitimacy restored security to Yemen
Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, affirmed that the response of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the call of duty in Yemen was a pivotal step that led to the restoration of security and the preservation of civil peace, and prevented the country from sliding into the total chaos that the coup militias were planning.
Al-Alimi’s statements come in the context of the continued emphasis on the depth of the strategic relations between Yemen and its brothers in the coalition countries, as he pointed out that the military, political and humanitarian intervention of the coalition was not just a military action, but a lifeline for the Yemeni and Arab identity, and a serious attempt to rebuild the state institutions that have been destroyed by the ongoing war for years.
Historical context and motivations
This cooperation dates back to the launch of the Arab Coalition operations in 2015, in response to a request from the former Yemeni president and the legitimate government, following the Houthi group's takeover of the capital, Sana'a, and its expansion into the southern provinces. This intervention marked a turning point in the balance of power, contributing to the liberation of vast areas of Yemeni territory, including the interim capital, Aden, thus paving the way for the government's return and its resumption of operations from within the country.
The importance of the security and political role
Observers believe that Al-Alimi's remarks about "restoring security and preserving civil peace" highlight the significant efforts made by the coalition in supporting Yemeni security and military forces, not only on the battlefronts but also in securing liberated areas and combating terrorist organizations that attempted to exploit the security vacuum. The coalition also played a pivotal role in sponsoring the Riyadh Agreement and the Gulf Cooperation Council consultations that led to the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council in April 2022, with the aim of unifying the republican ranks to confront current challenges.
Regional and international dimensions
Regionally, Yemen's stability is seen as integral to the security of the region, particularly the security of international waterways in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Therefore, supporting the legitimate Yemeni government transcends local considerations, serving the interests of international peace and security by securing global trade routes and preventing Yemen from becoming a platform for threatening neighboring countries.
Al-Alimi concluded his vision by emphasizing that the partnership with the Coalition to Support Legitimacy will remain the cornerstone in reaching a comprehensive and just peace that ends the humanitarian suffering of the Yemeni people and establishes a new phase of construction and development, far from destructive projects that are alien to Yemeni society.
