Italy–Yemen relations

Italy–Yemen relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Italy and Yemen. Yemen has an embassy in Rome. Italy has an embassy in Sana'a.

Italy–Yemen relations
Map indicating locations of Italy and Yemen

Italy

Yemen

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Saleh shaking hands with Carlo Giovanardi in 2000

Diplomatic relations between Italy and Yemen began on September 2, 1926, when the Italo-Yemeni Treaty was signed. This treaty granted Italy, then ruled by Benito Mussolini, control over the east coast of the Red Sea.

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