The Yemeni government approved a number of measures aimed at reforming the economy and supporting the national currency. These measures include forming a committee to prepare the state budget and terminate the appointment of state officials out of the framework of a formal structure.
Official sources indicated that the government held a meeting on Monday to discuss security and military situations, measures associated with preparing the state public budget and economic revival, and raising the price of Yemeni Rial against foreign currencies.
Led by the newly-appointed Prime Minister, Maeen Abdul Malek, the Yemeni government seeks to confront all economic and administrative issues to stabilize the national currency and contribute to improving services in liberated areas.
The Ministers approved a package of decisions that would revive the economy, thus contributing to the stability of the living conditions of citizens based on the directives of President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
The ministers approved the formation of the Supreme Committee for the State Budget and of the Technical Committee, reported Saba state news agency. The supreme committee is entrusted with making the framework of the state budget for 2019, in accordance with available indicators and resources.
The cabinet also approved a decision on boosting the process of collecting customs revenues and taxes from imported oil derivatives. The decision dictates that oil derivatives can’t leave ports unless taxes had been paid.
The government reiterated that taxes on oil derivatives from Maerib Refineries and 10 percent taxes on all imports entering the country from its different outlets must be collected.
The meeting pointed out that the customs declaration must include all customs duties and taxes, adding that no goods will be allowed out of the ports except in accordance with that statement, and stressed that any goods transported in bulk between governorates without customs declaration will be considered smuggled merchandise.
The government stressed that cigarettes not carrying "Pandrol" stamp will not be allowed to enter the country, and that any cigarettes found within the Yemeni territory will be considered smuggled goods and will get confiscated.
The Yemeni cabinet also adopted decisions regarding the general budget and measures that support the recovery of the economy and improve the value of the local currency against foreign exchange, in the light of the report submitted by the Economic Committee on public finances at its previous meeting.
The council of minister stopped all job appointments out of the approved framework and out of the state budget. It authorized the ministry of foreign affairs to provide a prospect for returning to appointment measures in accordance with the diplomatic law.
The council discussed a report submitted by Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister Ahmad al-Maisary on the security situations of Aden and other liberated provinces, as well as efforts of the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy for unifying security apparatus.
In addition, Vice Chief of Military Staff General Saleh al-Zandani presented a report on the military situations and victories of the national army on different fronts against the Iran-backed Houthi militia.
The council also approved the government and UN Technical Joint Committee for Eradicating Child Soldier Phenomenon and resuming the partnership plan between the Ministry of Human Rights, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNICEF.
