{
  "id": 16357350,
  "title": "Yemeni, Turkish foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional developments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/yemeni-turkish-foreign-ministers-discuss-bilateral-ties-and-regional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T18:25:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/3yzs8migr"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Yemen’s Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bolstering bilateral relations and recent developments in their respective nations and the region. Al-Zouba conveyed President Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi's greetings to Erdogan, along with a written message focusing on reinforcing ties and coordinating stances on current events in Yemen and the region.\n\nDuring their talks, the ministers explored ways to maximize existing agreements and joint committees, while also aiming to broaden collaboration in areas such as education, health, energy, and investment. They addressed the plight of the Yemeni community in Turkey and the facilitation of their affairs. The conversation also touched upon Houthi militias' aggression, which includes assaults on civilians, governmental entities, and crucial infrastructure in Yemen and Saudi Arabia—like airports and oil facilities—as well as threats to global shipping in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab.\n\nAl-Zouba underscored the necessity of reinstating state institutions and extending governmental control throughout Yemen to ensure regional security and stability. She stressed the importance of aiding government endeavors to secure coastlines and ports, tackle threats, and avert weapons from reaching militias, all in accordance with the references agreed upon and pertinent UN Security Council resolutions. This, she believed, would preserve Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.\n\nThe Yemeni minister expressed gratitude for Turkey’s support for the Yemeni government and welcomed the joint declaration released following the foreign ministers' meeting in Istanbul. This gathering, comprising Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan, denounced Houthi escalation and attacks on civilians and international shipping, and expressed unity with Yemen and Saudi Arabia.\n\nIn response, Fidan reiterated Turkey’s unwavering support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as its dedication to nurturing bilateral ties, expanding cooperation, and intensifying consultations on shared concerns. He also highlighted the significance of maintaining the security and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab.",
  "summary": "Yemen’s foreign minister met her Turkish counterpart to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and the latest developments in Yemen and the region.",
  "key_points": [
    "Yemeni Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba meets Turkish FM Hakan Fidan",
    "Ministers discuss bolstering bilateral ties and regional developments",
    "Address Houthi aggression and support Yemen's unity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}