A Yemeni symposium discusses the role of tribes in the peace process

On November 7th, morning, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Yemen, in partnership with the Messengers of Peace Organization, organized a Seminar on the role of tribes in supporting peace process and combating terrorism.
.At the beginning of the Seminar, the Korean Ambassador, Mr. Bong-Kea Do, presented the opening remarks.

.He welcomed the ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions to Yemen and the present sheikhs , pointing out the importance of such seminars that contribute to supporting all peace efforts in Yemen

.The seminar sessions discussed the history of the Yemeni tribe, its political and geographical map, and its relations with the state

.Sheikh Abdullah Sharaf Al-Numani, the speaker of session 1, pointed out that the state’s relationship with the tribe is a complementary relationship, and that at the state weaknesses, the tribe represents a key support to state institutions

While the deputy Minister of Information, Dr. Najeeb Ghallab, discussed the role of tribes in combating terrorism and the importance of protecting Yemen from the clutches of terrorism
Regarding the role of the tribe in supporting the peace process, Dr. Mutib Baziad explained that the Yemeni tribe has norms and values of reconciliation and tolerance among the local community and that it supports all the state’s efforts in making peace and paving the way towards .peace

On his side, Executive Director of the Messengers of Peace Organization, Waleed Al-Muallami, said that this event aims to support all peace efforts in Yemen and introduce the roles of the tribe and its national struggle in supporting the state and defending national principles
The seminar has concluded pointing out to the importance of organizing a tribal conference includes all the tribes of Yemen and forming a tribal alliance that enables them to participate in any political process in Yemen.