Djibouti Reaffirms Support for Yemen’s Sovereignty as Regional Tensions Escalate

Djibouti, 1 January 2025 Djibouti has reaffirmed its full support for Yemen’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity as political and security tensions in the Arabian Peninsula continue to rise.

In an official statement issued by Djibouti’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the government said it is closely monitoring developments in Yemen and supports all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions, containing the crisis, and addressing its root causes. The statement stressed the importance of respecting Yemen’s sovereignty, national unity, territorial integrity, and security.

Djibouti also welcomed what it described as the “central role” played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting stability in Yemen and strengthening regional security, particularly in safeguarding borders.

Djibouti described Saudi Arabia as a brotherly country playing a key role in regional peace efforts.