Yemen’s President Forms Supreme Military Committee, Praises Saudi Support for Security Reforms
New body aims to unify armed forces and advance stability as Riyadh-backed efforts support Yemen’s transition
Yemen’s President Rashad al-Alimi has announced the formation of a Supreme Military Committee, describing the move as a key step toward unifying the country’s armed forces and strengthening national security during a fragile transition period.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, the president expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its continued political and logistical support, crediting Riyadh with playing a constructive role in backing Yemen’s security institutions and stabilisation efforts.
The newly established committee is tasked with overseeing military restructuring, improving coordination among various units and advancing reforms designed to professionalise the armed forces.
Yemeni officials say the body will work to integrate disparate military formations under a single national command structure, a long-standing challenge after years of conflict that fractured authority and weakened central control.
President al-Alimi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s assistance as instrumental in enabling the committee’s formation, noting that regional backing has helped sustain the ceasefire environment and support confidence-building measures.
Saudi support has included diplomatic engagement, financial assistance and facilitation of security dialogue aimed at preventing a return to widespread fighting and creating conditions for a durable political settlement.
The announcement comes as Yemen continues negotiations over its future governance and security arrangements, with international and regional partners encouraging steps that consolidate legitimate institutions and reduce the risk of renewed conflict.
Observers say the creation of the Supreme Military Committee signals an effort by the presidential leadership to demonstrate momentum on reform and readiness to take greater responsibility for national defence.
Yemeni authorities have stressed that the committee’s work will proceed in coordination with political talks and humanitarian priorities, framing the initiative as part of a broader strategy to restore state authority and move the country toward long-term stability with the backing of supportive regional partners.
In a statement accompanying the announcement, the president expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its continued political and logistical support, crediting Riyadh with playing a constructive role in backing Yemen’s security institutions and stabilisation efforts.
The newly established committee is tasked with overseeing military restructuring, improving coordination among various units and advancing reforms designed to professionalise the armed forces.
Yemeni officials say the body will work to integrate disparate military formations under a single national command structure, a long-standing challenge after years of conflict that fractured authority and weakened central control.
President al-Alimi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s assistance as instrumental in enabling the committee’s formation, noting that regional backing has helped sustain the ceasefire environment and support confidence-building measures.
Saudi support has included diplomatic engagement, financial assistance and facilitation of security dialogue aimed at preventing a return to widespread fighting and creating conditions for a durable political settlement.
The announcement comes as Yemen continues negotiations over its future governance and security arrangements, with international and regional partners encouraging steps that consolidate legitimate institutions and reduce the risk of renewed conflict.
Observers say the creation of the Supreme Military Committee signals an effort by the presidential leadership to demonstrate momentum on reform and readiness to take greater responsibility for national defence.
Yemeni authorities have stressed that the committee’s work will proceed in coordination with political talks and humanitarian priorities, framing the initiative as part of a broader strategy to restore state authority and move the country toward long-term stability with the backing of supportive regional partners.
