Aden, Safar 22, 1440, Oct 31, 2018, SPA -- Yemeni Vice President Lt.-Gen. Ali Mohsen Saleh said that the war imposed by the Houthi putschist militias in Yemen is a defensive battle, lauding the support provided by the Arab Coalition to his country. He pointed out that it is necessary to confront the Houthi group's threats to the Yemeni national interests and security as well as the region's. During his meeting today with Yemeni Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Yemany, the Yemeni Vice President affirmed the Yemeni legitimate government's keenness to settle a permanent peace in accordance with the three references. --SPA 19:14 LOCAL TIME 16:14 GMT 0023 www.spa.gov.sa/w779418