Yemen's Foreign Ministry welcomed the European Parliament's resolution to list the Houthis, including its political and military wings, on the EU's list of terrorist organizations. The ministry stated that this designation is an “important step toward protecting civilians, preserving regional security, and ensuring the safety of international navigation”. It added that the practical measures resulting from the listing would “contribute to drying up the sources of funding for the militia, halting the flow of weapons to it, and limiting its threats to the Yemeni people, regional security, and international security”.