Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday received Yemen’s Vice-President Khalid Bahah and his delegation.

Bahah briefed Shaikh Mohammad on the political and military developments on the Yemeni front and the government’s role in working from Aden to take control and secure the liberated areas, as well as its readiness to recapture the remaining parts of Yemeni territories from rebels with the support of the Saudi-led Arab coalition.

He also updated Shaikh Mohammad on the humanitarian and relief operations taking place in more than one area to help the affected people.

Shaikh Mohammad reiterated the UAE’s support for Yemen and its people to overcome security and economic challenges and realise their national ambitions and aspirations to rebuild their country.

Shaikh Mohammad said that the Saudi-led Arab coalition’s Restoring Hope Operation is moving as per its set plan. Bahah extended his thanks and appreciation to the UAE for its honourable and historical stand by the Yemeni people as well as the Emirati people who demonstrated their noble sacrifices in helping their brethren in Yemen.