Lieutenant General Mahmoud Salem Al-Subaihi, a member of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), has praised the humanitarian role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by Project Masam, in supporting efforts to clear Yemeni land of mines and other explosive remnants of war.
His remarks came during a meeting held today at Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden with Major General Amin Al-Aqili, Director of the Yemen Executive Mine Action Centre (YEMAC). Al-Subaihi noted that these efforts reflect Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to supporting the Yemeni people, alleviating humanitarian suffering, and saving lives threatened by landmines laid during the conflict.
During the meeting, Al-Subaihi received a detailed briefing from Al-Aqili on the ongoing work and achievements of the National Mine Action Committee (NMAC), which has overseen the clearance of thousands of mines and explosive devices across multiple governorates, despite persistent risks to civilians and barriers to development.
Al-Subaihi highlighted NMAC’s vital role in restoring safety to agricultural and residential areas, enabling displaced families to return to their homes. He also commended the dedication of demining teams and stressed the importance of strengthening community awareness programmes and expanding media campaigns to warn of the dangers posed by landmines, helping to reduce accidents and save lives.
For his part, Major General Al-Aqili reaffirmed NMAC’s commitment to its humanitarian mission across Yemen. He expressed appreciation for the continued support of the political leadership and its engagement in monitoring progress and addressing operational challenges facing demining efforts.
