The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Wednesday said in a statement that he rejected Kordahi’s comments, adding that they reflected little understanding and a superficial reading of the events in Yemen.

“The Lebanese Information Minister's remarks reflect an inadequate understanding and a rejected superficial reading,” the GCC said in a statement released on Twitter.

The statement also added that Kordahi "ignored" the Houthi’s attempts at obstructing proposed solutions to the war in Yemen.

"Lebanon's Minister of Information should apologize, and Lebanese state should clarify its position," the Council added in its statement.