London – Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer, today participated in the opening and proceedings of the London Conference 2026, following an invitation from the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). The event brought together a distinguished international audience of senior officials, decision-makers, and political, economic, and intellectual leaders from around the world.
Also attending the conference was the Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to the United Kingdom, Dr. Yasin Saeed Noman, alongside prominent participants including UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, Lord Richard Hermer, Attorney General for England and Wales, former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, as well as senior government officials, diplomats, leaders of international organizations, business executives, experts, and policymakers.
Now in its 11th edition, the London Conference, organized by the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), is regarded as one of the leading international platforms for dialogue on major geopolitical and economic developments. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, and civil society experts from more than 70 countries, alongside an elite group of international speakers and specialists.
The conference addressed a range of pressing global issues, including the future of international security and alliances, the rule of international law, global economic and trade challenges, and the role of regional and international powers in shaping the evolving world order. Discussions also covered artificial intelligence, energy security, climate change, and the future of international institutions.
On the sidelines of the conference, Dr. Al-Alimi participated in a number of panel discussions, dialogues, and side meetings. He also held meetings with political and diplomatic leaders and international figures, during which they exchanged views on the latest developments in Yemen and the wider region. The discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening international support for efforts to achieve security, stability, and recovery in Yemen, as part of broader efforts to mobilize support for the Yemeni cause, reinforce the country’s legitimate state institutions, and enhance engagement with international decision-making circles.