Riyadh:Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has welcomed the international consensus on the United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 2837. This resolution demands that the Houthi group immediately and unconditionally halt its military escalation and attacks, which include assaults on civilian populations and infrastructure, such as commercial airports and international maritime shipping.

According to Qatar News Agency, Albudaiwi expressed appreciation for the United Kingdom’s efforts in submitting the draft resolution. He highlighted that this resolution is a significant step in consolidating the international stance against the Houthi attacks. He emphasized the importance of translating this resolution into a concrete commitment to stop these attacks, protect lives and civilian facilities, and end the threat to regional security and international navigation safety.

Furthermore, Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC’s support for efforts to back and empower the legitimate Yemeni government. The aim is to preserve Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, security, and stability, thereby meeting the aspirations of the Yemeni people for peace and development.