Sana'a - (Saba):
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Jamal Amer, the Minister of Transport and Public Works, Mohammed Qahim, and the Secretary-General of the Presidium of the Republic, Hassan Sharaf al-Din, were briefed today on the progress of maintenance and restoration work underway at Sana'a International Airport, following the targeting it was subjected to by the Israeli aggression.
Amer, Qahim, Sharaf Al-Din, and the Deputy Minister of Transport and Public Works - Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology Yahya Al-Sayani inspected the runway, passenger lounges, and damaged aircraft.
They listened to an explanation from the airport director, Khaled Al-Shaif, about the work accomplished by the technical and engineering teams in the restoration work. He indicated that the work includes maintenance of the runway, the dock, the two VIP lounges, and the passenger lounges.
Al-Shaif explained that the progress of some facilities has reached advanced stages, thanks to the ongoing efforts of specialized teams working around the clock to restore operations at the airport.
During the visit, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates praised the important role played by the Ministry of Transport and Public Works and its affiliated agencies in resuming operations at the airport to alleviate the suffering of citizens, particularly patients, students, and Yemeni expatriates.
He stressed that the Zionist aggression on civilian objects, including Sana'a International Airport, constitutes a war crime according to international law, international humanitarian law, the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, and the resolutions of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
He explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates is conducting diplomatic campaigns to expose the crimes of the Zionist aggression.
For his part, the Minister of Transport and Public Works affirmed that the ministry is continuing to develop the transportation sector in all its aspects, despite the aggression's attempts to disrupt vital infrastructure.
He said, "Our engineering and technical teams are working day and night to restore the airport's operational readiness, and the arrival of the stranded flight to Jordan will be announced soon, as a first step toward the gradual resumption of air traffic."
For his part, the Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic noted the rapid pace of restoration work, commending the exceptional efforts being made to restore the airport's operational readiness.
He stressed that what has been achieved in such a short period reflects a sense of responsibility and a commitment to conveying a message of steadfastness from the heart of Sana'a Airport to the world.
