The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese company Anton Oilfield Services Group (Anton) for oil exploration.

“A memorandum of understanding has been signed with Anton and the Chinese government representative to invest in oil exploration with the Ministry of Oil and Mines under the Houthis,” the Houthi-owned SABA news agency reported. statements were included.

In the news, where it was recorded that negotiations continue with some international companies in the field of oil exploration in Yemen, it was reported that on September 21, 2014, the capital Sana’a signed an agreement with a party foreigner for the first time. since it was taken under control by the Houthis.

The Yemeni government and the Chinese authorities have not yet ruled on the matter.

CIVIL WAR AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN YEMEN

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been in control of the capital Sana’a and some regions since September 2014.

Saudi-led coalition forces have been supporting the Yemeni government against the Houthis since March 2015.

According to reports from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 73 percent of Yemen’s population (approximately 23.4 million) required humanitarian aid due to the civil war; 4.3 million people were displaced.

377 thousand people, more than 13 thousand civilians, lost their lives in the country due to the conflicts. (AA)