Major General Aidaroos Qasim Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, met today, Sunday, with Lieutenant General Mohsen Al-Daari, Minister of Defense.

Al-Zubaidi heard from Minister Al-Daari a detailed explanation of the results of his foreign tour, which included the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and his meetings that he held with officials in those countries to enhance aspects of military cooperation and support the armed forces in various fields. .

Al-Zubaidi also briefed Minister Al-Daari on the details of his field visits, which included a number of military areas, and the efforts made by the Ministry’s leadership to raise the alertness and readiness of members of the military institution. In this regard, President Al-Zubaidi stressed the need for the next training year, 2024, to include specialized programs that enhance It increases the level of discipline and raises the efficiency and capabilities of leaders and individuals alike, and reflects positively on the state of security and stability.

The meeting touched on military developments on the national and regional scene, the escalating Houthi threats to international shipping lines in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Gulf of Aden, and the preparations of the armed forces to contribute effectively to protecting maritime shipping lines in the region in coordination with regional and international partners.< /p>