Yemen Information Minister meets US Chargé d'Affaires to discuss media cooperation

Yemeni Information Minister Salem Thabit al-Awlaqi met with US Chargé d'Affaires Neil Hope to discuss enhancing media cooperation, developing media institutions, and training journalists. The discussions focused on improving the capacity of media personnel and utilizing American expertise to keep pace with technical developments in the media industry.

During the meeting, al-Awlaqi addressed the military escalation by Houthi militias, highlighting repeated violations against civilians and the humanitarian consequences of the siege on the city of Taiz. He emphasized the need for increased international efforts to document these violations and the role of media in countering disinformation campaigns.

Neil Hope congratulated al-Awlaqi on his appointment and stressed the importance of media reliance on reliable information. He underscored the necessity of highlighting violations against civilians, supporting journalistic freedoms, and expanding communication with international media to provide a clear picture of the humanitarian challenges facing Yemen.