National Defence Council (Yemen)
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| مجلس الدفاع الوطني | |
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| Formed | 20 August 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Yemen |
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National Defence Council (Arabic: مجلس الدفاع الوطني) is a governmental body in charge of coordinating Yemen's national security and defense strategy. It was formed by President Ali Abdullah Saleh on 20 August 1991.[1] The council is chaired by the President of Yemen and composed of several key ministers and military officials.
The National Defence Council was established by Decree no. (62) of 1991.[1]
