Minister of Planning Discusses Strengthening Partnership and Supporting Yemen’s Development Priorities with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation

[02/07/2026 02:53]
Berlin – Saba

The Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, Dr Afrah Al-Zuba, met today in the German capital, Berlin, with representatives of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, Richard Probst and the Foundation’s Yemen Relations Officer, Irila Gross, ways to strengthen the partnership, expand areas of cooperation in social and economic policies, support peace-building efforts and enhance the effectiveness of aid, in line with the Yemeni government’s priorities and its plans for reform and recovery.

In the presence of Yemen’s Ambassador to Germany, Lu’ay al-Iryani, the two sides reviewed opportunities for cooperation in the areas of social protection, economic reforms, social dialogue, and the transition from humanitarian response to recovery and sustainable development, as well as support for applied research and evidence-based dialogue, thereby contributing to the development of public policies and strengthening coordination among partners.

Both sides emphasised the need to continue coordination and expand areas of joint cooperation, thereby supporting the Yemeni government’s efforts to achieve sustainable development, promote economic recovery and build peace.

Minister Al-Zuba emphasised the Yemeni government’s appreciation for the Foundation’s continued work in Yemen and its decision to continue its activities from the temporary capital, Aden, viewing this as a manifestation of its commitment to supporting national institutions and strengthening cooperation with the government. 

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