Ali Abdullah Saleh quotes

Ali Abdullah Saleh was a Yemeni politician who served as the President of Yemen for over three decades. His leadership spanned both North Yemen and later the unified Yemen, making him a central figure in the country’s modern history. He played a controversial role in Yemeni politics and was eventually killed during the country’s civil war. Here are 10 of his quotes:

French Yemeni relations are strong and good, they are relations depending on friendship and cooperation; my relationship with the president Chiraq are old and real.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

Our relations with brothers in Gulf Cooperation council are good and developing, either bilateral relations or with the G.C.C itself, also we have good brotherly and solid ties with Saudi Arabia.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

You should continue carrying your arms, ready to sacrifice your lives in defence against these belligerent attacks.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

Yemen is an essential partner of the United States of America and the international community in combating terror.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

Ruling Yemen is hard. I always say it's like dancing on the heads of snakes.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

In order every one in our homeland learns principles of democracy and the peaceful transition of power, and in order to stabilize and develop multiple choices in democratic practice.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

We have new developing ties with Japan whom always supports our democratic process and economic development.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

We will fight hostage taking like we fight terrorism.

Ali Abdullah Saleh

Regarding Syria, we already call for dialogue between Syria and all parties concerned, in order to avoid any kind of escalation in the region which may expose the whole area to chaos.

Ali Abdullah Saleh