Fidan to meet Yemeni FM as fighting threatens key shipping routes

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will discuss a political settlement to the conflict in Yemen and maritime security in the region with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Abdulaziz Al-Zuba on October 24 in Istanbul, Anadolu news agency reported, citing Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.

Fidan is expected to reaffirm Ankara’s support for Yemen’s territorial integrity, national unity and internationally recognized government.

The Turkish foreign minister is expected to emphasize the need for a lasting resolution to the conflict through political dialogue, as well as the unacceptability of Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The talks will also address the need to restore security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as soon as possible.