President Aidarous Qassem Al-Zubaidi, President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and Vice Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), attended on Thursday evening a celebration event organized by the Southern community in California on the occasion of honoring his excellency's second visit and the delegation accompanying him to the USA.

President Al-Zubaidi delivered a keynote address at the celebration event, the full text of which is as follows:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

All praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds. May the praise of Allah and His peace be on Prophet Muhammad [PBUH], his family, and Companions.


My dear Brothers and Sisters of the Southern Community in California, 

Actually, words cannot express the immense joy and pride I feel being in this hall with such distinguished national figures whose hearts beat with love for our beloved homeland. Thank you all for your heartwarming welcome and generous hospitality. This is truly a testament to the character of our people abroad. Thank you each in his/her own name and esteemed title.

Esteemed sisters, brothers, daughters, and sons,
There is no patriotism greater than that of a migrant longing for their homeland. Diaspora serves as a profound educational experience, fueling a deep-rooted sense of a profound understanding of the importance of preserving one's homeland. In this spirit, migrants of the South, including yourselves, have always been at the forefront of defending the dignity and sovereignty of their homeland. Generations to come will continue to remember with pride the pioneering role performed by people of the South in the countries of diaspora throughout the various stages of the Southern liberation revolution, both in the past and present.

Indeed, the emigrants of the South have a pivotal role in voicing the just cause of the people of the South, backgrounds, dimensions, and repercussions. They spearheaded a movement to enlighten the masses about the depth and breadth of the just cause, inspiring a widespread revolution that reverberated throughout the region and captured global attention. Their generous contributions, both financial and moral, were instrumental in sustaining the revolution and ultimately securing victory, which truly formed the equation of decisiveness. The immigrants' selfless sacrifices and unwavering commitment to their homeland have earned them a place of honor in the annals of our history. Let us be proud of you, and you can be proud that you have been an active element in creating that great victory.

All the attendees,
We realize the frustration and despair you feel as the living conditions of our people continue to deteriorate. It's a natural reaction for anyone who cares about their people and their homeland. But I assure you, despite all challenges, we remain committed to the path laid out by the blood of our blessed martyrs until we achieve the aspirations of our people to restore our independent state with full sovereignty. We articulate this with the confidence of those who believe in Allah's victory and support, for we have never been advocates of falsehood or seekers of power or prestige. We are the right holders of a just national cause, supported by all international norms, covenants, and laws.

We have previously reiterated in all our meetings and speeches, and we will continue to affirm that the STC is a national achievement and a historic and struggle entitlement for the entire people of the South, from Almahra to Bab al-Mandab. So you are argued to preserve it as a beacon, championing, and representative of the cause of our people, and that one of the priorities of preserving it is to support its bodies and constructively evaluate them with a conscious and sound mentality, away from selfishness, passion, and rush that destroys and does not build, and know that our hearts are open and we feel grateful as we hear from you, and throu