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Djibouti's Foreign Minister called for not escalating the situation in the Bab al-Mandab, considering it a vital passage for international navigation, affirming that his country continues to provide the necessary guarantees for the free and safe passage of ships and tankers through the strait.
Omar pointed out that Djibouti has not yet recorded any disturbances in the Bab al-Mandab, and that maritime traffic continues normally.
He said that his country calls on "our brothers in Yemen" not to escalate the situation in the Bab al-Mandab, due to the importance of the vital passage for maritime traffic.
In a related context, Omar reported that Djibouti has received more than 2512 Yemeni refugees, indicating that estimates suggest the number may rise to 10,000 refugees or more.
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