Yemen’s New Prime Minister Pledges Anti-Corruption Drive, Reforms to Improve Living Conditions

Yemen’s newly appointed prime minister, Shaya al Zindani, has pledged to prioritise improving living conditions for citizens, combating corruption and strengthening the performance of state institutions as key pillars of his administration.

In a post on X late Friday, following the announcement of his Cabinet, al Zindani said his government would operate “with a one-team spirit” to ease the suffering of Yemenis and respond to their aspirations for security, stability and development.

He outlined the government’s core priorities as improving living and service conditions, fighting corruption, enhancing institutional performance and strengthening partnerships with regional and international allies.

“These efforts are aimed at ending the coup, restoring state institutions and consolidating stability,” he said, referring to Yemen’s prolonged political and security crisis.

The prime minister also praised Saudi Arabia for its continued support of the Yemeni government across political, economic, security, military, humanitarian and development sectors.

Al Zindani urged members of his Cabinet to remain close to the people and to commit fully to public service, noting that Yemenis have endured years of hardship and are waiting for urgent needs to be addressed and long-standing aspirations to be fulfilled.

His remarks signal a reform-focused agenda as the new government seeks to stabilise the country and improve daily life for citizens amid ongoing challenges.