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Averting Environmental Catastrophe in Yemen: Diplomatic Success Amidst a Civil War
NEW YORK, September 20, 2023 — Top diplomats discuss the triumph of diplomacy following the successful completion of the FSO Safer operation off Yemen’s coast. Speakers include H.E. Dr. Ahmad Awad BinMubarak, minister of Foreign Affairs of Yemen; H.E. Liesje Schreinemacher, minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands; William David Gressly, assistant secretary-general, resident and humanitarian coordinator for Yemen; and Timothy Lenderking, U.S. special envoy for Yemen. Veteran journalist and Al Arabiya News Channel’s Washington Bureau Chief Nadia Bilbassy-Charters moderated the discussion. (55 min., 30 sec.)
This event is part of Asia Society’s series of programs with world leaders visiting New York during the United Nations General Assembly, held annually in September.