Yemen said Monday that Germany's decision to ban all flights from Yemen only served al-Qaida terrorist group, but harmed Yemen's efforts in combating terrorism, according to a statement issued by the country's Defense Ministry.

"Germany's exaggerated reaction to the suspicious parcel bombs harms Yemen's efforts in combating terrorism and serves al-Qaida, which seeks to damage Yemen's interests and its relations with international partners," the statement said.

"Such decisions can only be a comprehensive punishment to the Yemeni people who has been rejecting terrorism and supporting the continuing efforts of the government in its war on terror," the statement said.

"Yemen will still be committed to cooperation with the international community to combat terrorism," the statement added.

Germany said earlier Monday that it has suspended all of its passenger planes as well as cargo flights and package deliveries originated from Yemen, the first country that made such a decision after two parcel bombs were found to be sent from Yemen to the United States through express shipments.