SANAA: Yemen's Minister of Oil and Minerals Dr. Mohammed Bamqaa affirmed the government's readiness to restore oil operations, noting that the previous suspension of oil exports disrupted government functions, delayed salary payments, and contributed to a decline in public services.
In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Bamqaa revealed that an emergency meeting had been convened with the security and military authorities assigned by Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, along with the company holding the export contract. He said a security plan had been put in place to address potential threats, particularly those posed by the Houthis in the Bab el-Mandab Strait.
In a related development, the minister said discussions have continued since President Al-Alimi announced the resumption of oil exports. Those discussions led to a meeting of the Supreme Committee for the Sale and Marketing of Crude Oil, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani in his capacity as general supervisor, where a time-bound implementation mechanism was approved to facilitate the process.
"We, in the ministry, have instructed all relevant units, institutions, and national and foreign companies partnering with the state to hold meetings and develop urgent plans covering the technical, financial, and administrative aspects. Teams are already working on these efforts," he said.
