Britain has vowed to support Yemen's government against the Houthis after the first visit to the country by a UK minister in six years.
Minister for the Middle East Hamish Falconer reaffirmed the UK's backing for the official government’s efforts to counter extremists attacks on shipping, saying it was “critical to strengthen maritime security”, during his one-day visit to Aden on Wednesday.
Britain donated $4 million to the Yemen Coast Guard during a conference in Riyadh in September for new boats to tackle weapons smuggling and defend against piracy.
During a trip to a coastguard outpost, Mr Falconer was told how the vessels will give greater protection to international shippi
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