Yemen's envoy in Jakarta urges Indonesian support on Yemen issues

Yemen's ambassador to Indonesia, Salem Belfaqih, met Salem Al-Jifri, a member of Indonesia's presidential advisory council, on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and developments in Yemen, the news agency of Yemen's internationally recognised government Saba (Government) reported.

The talks covered a military escalation by Houthi forces, which the Yemeni side described as terrorist militias, along with alleged violations against civilians and the siege of Taiz.

The discussion also addressed attacks on civilian facilities and airports, as well as attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

Belfaqih briefed Al-Jifri on Operation Yemen Dawn, which he described as part of the political leadership and government's efforts to end what it calls the Houthi coup.

The ambassador said the operation also aims to restore state institutions and extend state sovereignty over all Yemeni territory.

Belfaqih also commended Al-Jifri's position calling for the lifting of the siege on Taiz.

Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining communication and coordination to mobilize support for Yemeni issues.

They also agreed on the need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

Yemen has been torn by conflict since 2014, when Houthi forces took control of the capital Sanaa and much of the north, prompting the internationally recognised government to fight them with support from a Saudi-led coalition from 2015.

Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, has been one of the areas most affected by fighting in the wider conflict.