Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak kicked off on Monday a visit to Germany.
He met with Chairman of the German Bundestag Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, Dr. Peter Ramsauer, and is set to meet with his counterpart Heiko Maas on Wednesday.
Monday’s talks focused on the latest developments related to the United Nations initiative and international and regional efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Yemen to pave the way for the resumption of political consultations.
They also addressed the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ rejection of these initiatives and efforts, as well as their ongoing offensive against Marib city and their targeting of civilians and refugees.
The Yemeni and German officials stressed the need to end the war and address the dire humanitarian crisis in the country.
Ramsauer underscored the need to end the war and return to political talks, reiterating Berlin’s backing to the legitimate Yemeni government and its keenness on Yemen’s stability, security and territorial integrity.
In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, bin Mubarak said that all regional and international efforts are focusing on reaching a comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen so that parties can address the humanitarian crisis and kick off the political process.
He accused the Houthis of compounding the humanitarian crisis by besieging Taiz city, pursuing their offensive in Marib and looting relief aid for their war effort.
The government, meanwhile, is keen on securing food, medicine and oil derivatives for the entire country, including regions held by the Houthis, he remarked.
