Italy–Yemen relations

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Italy–Yemen relations
Map indicating locations of Italy and Yemen

Italy

Yemen

Italy–Yemen relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Italy and Yemen. Yemen has an embassy in Rome. Italy had an embassy in Sana'a, which was closed in 2015 due to concerns over security and the withdraw of staff.[1]

Asmahan Abdulhameed Al-Toqi is the current Ambassador of Yemen to Italy.[2]

History

Saleh shaking hands with Carlo Giovanardi in 2000

Diplomatic relations between Italy and Yemen began on September 2, 1926, when the Italo-Yemeni Treaty was signed.[3] This made Italy the first country formally to recognize Yemen's independence.[4] This treaty granted Italy, then ruled by Benito Mussolini, control over the east coast of the Red Sea.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Italy closes embassy in Yemen as security deteriorates". Reuters. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Staff". yemenembassy.it. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ^ "General Informations". Yemen Embassy. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ Arielli, N. (9 June 2010). Fascist Italy and the Middle East, 1933–40. Springer. p. 22. ISBN 978-0-230-28168-4. Retrieved 20 July 2024.