Yemen

Diplomatically, India-Yemen relations continue to exhibit a highly positive and stable trajectory, significantly bolstered by recent actions from the Indian side. A critical development in July 2026 was India's official withdrawal of its 2017 Gazette notification that had imposed special travel conditions for Indian citizens traveling to Yemen, signaling a move towards normalizing relations at a policy level. This action, while accompanied by an advisory against non-essential travel due to prevailing security concerns, is a tangible indicator of India's commitment and growing confidence in its engagement with Yemen. India's unwavering commitment to Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, coupled with a strong rejection of any interference in its internal affairs, was explicitly reaffirmed by India's Permanent Representative to the UN on July 28, 2026. Furthermore, India has consistently condemned Houthi attacks on maritime navigation, emphasizing the shared international responsibility for protecting critical waterways like the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Southern Red Sea. The Yemeni government, particularly its internationally recognized leadership, has historically and recently acknowledged India as a 'trusted friend,' praising the 'deep-rooted friendship' and 'cooperative' bilateral ties, including India's humanitarian assistance. While direct statements from the Yemeni government specifically about India were not prominent in July 2026, their condemnation of Houthi activities and calls for international support for Red Sea security align with India's expressed interests. This alignment and India's supportive stance reinforce the strong diplomatic bond.