United Nation GNP:- Thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and OCHA Director Edem Wosornu for their comprehensive briefings. We appreciate the sustained efforts of the Special Envoy in advancing stability and supporting a peaceful resolution in Yemen.
2. The situation in Yemen remains deeply concerning and continues to demand sustained international attention. Despite ongoing engagement by the United Nations, the political process continues to face persistent challenges. There is genuine expectation that efforts toward a comprehensive settlement must deliver tangible progress, while also carefully accounting for the evolving realities on the ground.
3. Unfortunately, Yemen’s internal dynamics further complicate the peace process. The Presidential Leadership Council is the internationally recognized and legitimate authority. However, the presence of competing actors with divergent political agendas, particularly in the south, continues to undermine unity and hinder efforts to establish a coherent national framework. This fragmentation risks weakening state institutions and obstructing progress toward a comprehensive political settlement.
4. In this context, it is essential that all parties and Yemeni stakeholders demonstrate renewed political will, engage constructively with the Special Envoy, and participate in an inclusive, UN-facilitated, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political process. Such a process must move beyond incremental measures and preserve the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Yemen, while reflecting the legitimate aspirations of the Yemeni people.
5. At the same time, developments in Yemen cannot be viewed in isolation from the evolving regional security environment. Yemen must not be adversely affected or drawn into a regional conflict. It is also important to stress that attacks targeting maritime routes are unacceptable, as they disrupt global trade flows, heighten risks to energy and food supply chains, and would accentuate the growing regionalization of the conflict. The free and unimpeded flow of commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb must not be impeded.
6. The risk of Yemen becoming further entangled in wider regional confrontations, including through the involvement of non-state actors must be avoided. It is therefore essential that all parties exercise the utmost restraint, refrain from actions that could escalate tensions, and fully comply with their obligations under international law.
7. The humanitarian situation remains dire and requires urgent, coordinated and sustained action. According to OCHA’s 2026 Humanitarian needs and Response Plan, 22.3 million people require humanitarian assistance and protection, while 18.3 million face acute food insecurity and 19.3 million need access to essential health service. This is a serious humanitarian crisis.
In this regard, it is incumbent: upon international donors, to urgently increase predictable and flexible humanitarian funding; upon all parties on the ground to ensure safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access; and upon UN and OCHA to continue coordinating and delivering assistance effectively to those most in need. Without these coordinated collective and concrete steps, the humanitarian situation risks further deterioration. Mr. President,
8. Pakistan reiterates its strong condemnation of the continued arbitrary detention of UN, humanitarian personnel and diplomatic staff, as well as the unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets in areas under Houthi control. These actions contravene international law and undermine humanitarian work. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained personnel and for full respect for the privileges and immunities of UN personnel, facilities and assets.
9. The sustained engagement remains fundamental to advance the goal of a comprehensive political settlement, supported by a stable regional environment and complemented by robust humanitarian assistance. That is the only viable path forward. The Security Council must continue to play a constructive and unified role in advancing these efforts, with a clear focus on peace, stability, and the well being of the Yemeni people.
