Italy–Yemen relations
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Italy–Yemen relations refers to the
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.
As part of
Colonial Eritrea planned to conquer the Yemeni city of Mokha on the coast of the Red Sea, but they retired due to local resistance.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Italy closes embassy in Yemen as security deteriorates". Reuters. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Staff". yemenembassy.it. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "General Informations". Yemen Embassy. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ISBN 978-0-230-28168-4. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ISSN 0043-2539.
- ISBN 978-0-230-28168-4, retrieved 2024-10-11
- ^ "Senior Houthi Ansar Allah Movement Official: Italy Assisted The Israeli Air Force In Its Attack On Al-Hudaydah Port, And Thus 'Should Be Worried;' Yemen Has Sent An 'Important Message' To Italy". MEMRI. Retrieved 2024-10-11.