Head of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi is expected to arrive in the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday to hold official talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and senior officials to garner political and economic support for his country.
This is the first visit by a high-ranking Yemeni official in years. Discussions will focus on bilateral relations and garnering support for several major vital projects in Yemen.
Yemeni Ambassador to Doha Rajeh al-Badi told Asharq Al-Awsat that al-Alimi's visit is part of his regional tour that has so far taken him to Kuwait, Bahrain and Egypt.
The tour is aimed at gathering regional support for the new presidential council and bolstering relations.
Badi noted that Qatar and Yemen enjoy historic relation in all fields and the Gulf country is home to a large Yemeni expatriate community.
Moreover, the visit demonstrates that the world stands by the legitimate authority in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthi coup.
"We are keen on clarifying our position to our brothers in Gulf Cooperation Council and the world," he stressed.
"We extend our hands to peace and reject wars and their disastrous consequences," declared the envoy. "As you know, however, the Houthis do not listen to the voice of reason."
"Everyone is looking forward to this visit and its results that will boost our ties with the Gulf," he remarked.
