Italy–Yemen relations explained

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

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

• Foreign relations of Italy
  • Foreign relations of Yemen Yemen–European Union relations

Notes and References

1. News: Italy closes embassy in Yemen as security deteriorates . 20 July 2024 . Reuters . 13 February 2015.
2. Web site: Staff . yemenembassy.it . 20 July 2024.
3. Web site: General Informations . Yemen Embassy . 20 July 2024.
4. Book: Arielli . N. . Fascist Italy and the Middle East, 1933–40 . 9 June 2010 . Springer . 978-0-230-28168-4 . 22 . 20 July 2024 . en.