Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi affirmed the UAE's continued support to the brotherly Yemeni people and stand by it until stability and prosperity are achieved in Yemen as part of the efforts of the Arab alliance led by Saudi Arabia. Political stability and development, and led to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
This came during a meeting with Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Moeen Abdulmalik in the Yemeni capital Aden yesterday to discuss the bilateral relations between the UAE and the Republic of Yemen at all levels, follow-up developmental and humanitarian projects and efforts to support Yemen and its stability.
Al-Hashemi visited the "force of duty" of the UAE Armed Forces, which operates within the Arab Alliance, in the interim capital of Aden.
The Minister conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, And their appreciation for the role they play in supporting the brotherly Yemeni people.
The Minister commended the high morale of our courageous soldiers, their determination and their determination to continue defending the right and duty, and to defend the brotherly and support the oppressed, whatever the efforts and sacrifices required, and the wise leadership to continue the path of glory and victory with determination and steadfastness. The fields of giving and giving, built with high readiness, outstanding organization, professional training and military superiority that strikes the ideals.
At the conclusion of her visit to the "Power of Duty", the Minister expressed her great appreciation for all the efforts and sacrifices made to support the causes of the homeland and to support the brotherly Yemeni people and to provide the people of the region with safety and security.
Al-Hashemi visited a number of developmental and humanitarian projects financed by the United Arab Emirates, including the Republic Hospital in Aden. She also visited the Outpatient Center which was recently opened in the presence of Yemeni Health Minister Dr. Nasser Baoum. .
Al-Hashemi visited the port of Aden, where it was informed of the port and its facilities, where it is seeing an improvement of 30% in the number of containers from last year.
She also met with Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen, Liz Grande, and discussed with her mechanisms to improve the humanitarian situation and joint efforts with international organizations working in Yemen to meet the various challenges facing the Yemeni people, such as providing basic food needs and urgent health services. Humanitarian assistance to Hodeidah and other areas of Yemen.
She met with the UAE Red Crescent team and praised the directives and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Dhafra Region, Chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Authority, to provide assistance to Yemeni brothers and provide humanitarian assistance to those in need in Yemen. In improving services and humanitarian situation in liberated areas.
Between April 2015 and October 2018, UAE assistance to the Yemeni people amounted to AED 14.81 billion (US $ 4.04 billion). Humanitarian assistance accounted for 33.7% of total UAE assistance, while development assistance and rehabilitation And projects to support the restoration of stability on 66.1% of the value of aid, to contribute to the reconstruction efforts in the liberated governorates, and provide livelihoods and stability for the Yemeni people.
The assistance provided included 14 main sectors of aid, including 46 sub-sectors, indicating the universality of UAE assistance and its containment of all aspects of life in Yemen.