FM condemns double standards’ policy made by Security Council toward Yemen

Last updated Oct 22, 2021 4:04 PM

SANAA, Oct. 21 (YAP) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the policy of double standards pursued by the Security Council about peace and war in Yemen.

The ministry said in a statement confirmed that the Security Council did not provide in its latest statement any positive development in its policies towards the grievances of the Yemeni people, who have been facing an illegal and unjustified war of aggression for nearly seven years.

The statement indicated that it is unfortunate that the Security Council are continuing to condemn the legitimate right of the Yemeni people to defend themselves and the sovereignty of their country, while ignoring the siege and war crimes being committed by the countries of aggression against citizens in Yemen.

At the same time, the statement pointed out that the Security Council is keeping silent towards the violation of Yemen’s sovereignty, the occupation of its lands and the destruction of its infrastructure, in addition to the council’s constant disregard to support the terrorist groups from Al-Qaeda, ISIS by the aggression countries.

The Ministry’s statement described the Security Council’s approach as lacking a minimum level of balance, which does not build confidence and help achieve peace as much as it encourages the other party to continue committing crimes against the Yemeni people.

It pointed out that detracting from the right of the Yemeni people to defend sovereignty of its country is unjust and completely contrary to all laws and human values and assumptions.

The statement that Sanaa’s positions are purely defensive, noting that the National Salvation Government constantly affirms its readiness to stop all defensive operations as soon as all forms of aggressive war imposed on Yemen cease.

It also stressed the need for the Security Council to open up to Sanaa representatives and give them an opportunity to attend the council’s sessions and listen to its supportive visions for peace.

The statement affirmed the readiness of the national salvation government in the Republic of Yemen for constructive and fruitful cooperation in achieving peace and security for Yemen, the region and the world.