OIC General Secretariat Renews Support for Yemeni Legitimacy and Regional Security

 Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha reaffirmed the organization’s firm stance in support of the Republic of Yemen, its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He reiterated the OIC’s categorical rejection of any actions or attempts that would undermine Yemen’s unity or compromise its constitutional legitimacy and national institutions, in light of recent developments in the country.
 The secretary-general renewed the OIC’s full support for the legitimate Yemeni government, represented by the President of the Presidential Leadership Council and the recognized government. He stressed the importance of preserving and strengthening state institutions in order to realize the Yemeni people’s aspirations for security, stability, and development.
 In this context, Taha condemned any actions or practices by the Southern Transitional Council that pose a direct threat to Yemen’s unity, undermine peace efforts, and prolong the conflict. He emphasized that any disruption to Yemen’s security and stability also threatens peace and security across the region. The secretary-general also welcomed the announcement of the United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal of forces from Yemen, describing it as a constructive step that supports de-escalation efforts and spares the blood of the Yemeni people.
 He further stressed that the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia constitute inviolable red lines. He affirmed that any threat to the Kingdom’s security is a direct threat to the security of the entire region and the Islamic world, underscoring the OIC’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia in all measures taken to safeguard its national security.
 He concluded by emphasizing the need to continue supporting political and diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Yemeni crisis. He called on all Yemeni parties to uphold legitimacy, renounce violence, and prioritize dialogue and the higher interests of Yemen and its people, in order to achieve security, stability, and development while preserving the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.