Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi returned on Tuesday to the temporary capital, Aden, accompanied by Council members Major General Sultan Al-Arada and Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi.
In a statement to the official Yemeni News Agency, President Al-Alimi praised the progress achieved in economic and financial reforms, stressing that these results came as a result of coordination and harmony among state institutions at various levels.
Al-Alimi affirmed the Council and government’s commitment to building on these achievements and moving forward with the implementation of the comprehensive reform program, which has had a positive impact on the national currency exchange rate and the prices of basic commodities, while also strengthening the Central Bank’s independence in managing monetary policy.
The Chairman highlighted the leadership’s determination to improve the efficiency of public services, combat corruption, and enhance public revenues, in addition to working in line with the recommendations of regional and international partners, which will open the door for further economic relief and promising partnerships in the coming period.
Al-Alimi also expressed appreciation for the support of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, whose economic, developmental, and humanitarian contributions have helped the state meet its obligations and mitigate the repercussions of the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Houthi group attacks on oil facilities and shipping vessels.
According to the Saba News Agency, the Council Chairman and its members are scheduled to hold expanded meetings with the government, the Central Bank, local authorities, and other relevant bodies to discuss plans and policies aimed at strengthening the reform process and working as one team to fulfill Yemenis’ aspirations of ending the Iran-backed Houthi coup, restoring state institutions, and establishing security, stability, and peace.
