Minister of Planning discusses with French ambassador strengthening development cooperation and addressing debt issue

[15/02/2026 03:08]

Aden - Saba

The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr. Afrah Al-Zuba, discussed today, via video conference, with the French Ambassador to Yemen, Catherine Corm, ways to enhance development cooperation.

The meeting addressed a number of topics, including institutional reform of the Ministry of Planning, development of the international cooperation system, the importance of supporting the education, health and food security sectors, building the capacities of public administration, strengthening the role of national institutions in implementing development projects, supporting the customs and tax system to improve government revenues, discussing outstanding debts, and prospects for cooperation with the Paris Club as part of efforts to restore relations with international financial institutions and the International Monetary Fund.

The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation briefed the French side on the new government's policies under Prime Minister Dr. Sha'i Muhsin al-Zindani, in light of the directives of His Excellency the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi, reviewing the importance of focusing on economic reform, revenue mobilisation, improving basic services and strengthening institutional building.

For her part, the French ambassador affirmed that her country is one of the most keen on resuming IMF consultations with Yemen, noting that addressing this issue will open up broader prospects for French development financing. She reiterated her country's continued support for Yemen, whether through bilateral projects in the areas of food security, health, nutrition, culture and heritage, or through its role in international financial institutions and climate finance funds. 

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