A3 JOINT STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Delivered by H.E. Amb. Mohamed Yusuf, Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d'affaires a.i. at the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the UN, November 12, 2026

Madam President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3, namely, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and my own country, Somalia.

The A3 voted in favor of resolution 2837 (2026) renewing the Yemen sanctions regime and the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014). We thank the penholder for its efforts during the negotiations.

Our vote reflects the importance we attach to the work of the 2140 Committee and to supporting the political process in Yemen. Holding accountable those individuals and entities that threaten Yemen’s security and stability remains essential to the pursuit of a sustainable peace.

We remain concerned by military escalation in and around Yemen and its consequences for civilians, as well as for stability in the Red Sea and the wider region. We urge all parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could deepen the conflict.

The A3 reaffirms its commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. We encourage all Yemenis to engage constructively under United Nations auspices to achieve an inclusive political settlement.

We remain deeply concerned about the continued detention of United Nations personnel by the Houthis. We reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all detained United Nations staff. They must be able to carry out their work safely and without obstruction.

In closing, the A3 calls for the full implementation of this resolution and renews its commitment to supporting efforts to restore peace, stability and security in Yemen and alleviate the suffering of its people.

I thank you.