The Council of Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council welcomed the adoption of the presidential statement by the United Nations Security Council, which was reached by consensus of its members on October 15. This statement specifically condemned the ongoing and escalating attacks by the Ansar Allah group against Saudi Arabia.
Support for Yemen's Sovereignty and Political Solution
The Gulf Cooperation Council also emphasized the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen and the territorial integrity of the country, expressing its support for efforts to achieve a political solution to the Yemen crisis through dialogue and understanding. The council referred to this important matter based on three main references, including the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue in Yemen, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative, and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions.
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Request to List Ansar Allah as a Terrorist Group
The Council of Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council called on the international community to list the Ansar Allah group as a terrorist organization and to treat it like other terrorist groups that threaten security, peace, and development. The council also emphasized the necessity of stopping all support that enables Ansar Allah to acquire missiles and drones.
In the continuation of the statement, the necessity of implementing United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Yemen and the Ansar Allah rebellion was emphasized. The Council of Ministers called on the United Nations and the international community to ensure the strict enforcement of the arms embargo against Ansar Allah.
Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Cooperation Council also emphasized the complete solidarity of its member states with Saudi Arabia, stating that these countries stand alongside Riyadh and support all actions taken by Saudi Arabia to maintain its sovereignty, security, and interests. Furthermore, the council clarified that the security of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council is an interconnected and indivisible entity, and any attack on one of the member countries, based on the mutual defense agreement, is considered a direct attack against all member states.
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