Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of Yemen's stability for the security of the Red Sea and the region during a meeting with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in Cairo. The meeting addressed the latest developments in Yemen and their impact on regional security, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Abdelatty emphasized the need to ensure freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab El-Mandeb Strait.
The Egyptian foreign minister noted that the freedom of maritime navigation has a direct link to the global economy and its impact on international trade and supply chains, particularly food and energy supplies. Abdelatty reaffirmed Cairo's position in support of Yemen's unity and the preservation of its legitimate national institutions. He also stressed the need to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis that would strengthen Yemen's stability.
Abdelatty expressed Egypt's support for all efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political settlement to the Yemeni crisis that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people and preserves the country's resources. For his part, the UN envoy reviewed the outcome of his recent efforts and contacts aimed at containing the crisis and reducing escalation and tensions in the region.
The meeting took place days after President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi discussed in a phone call the latest developments in Yemen and ongoing efforts to restore security and stability. During the call, El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's support for all efforts aimed at restoring Yemen's security and stability.
El-Sisi also expressed his commitment to supporting Yemen and its people, stressing the importance of preserving Yemen's unity and national institutions. Egypt has repeatedly reaffirmed its steadfast support for the legitimate Yemeni Government and the Presidential Leadership Council in their efforts to achieve security, stability, and development in Yemen through a political process and inclusive dialogue.
In September, tensions sharply escalated in Yemen's civil war after years of relative calm following the 2022 UN-brokered truce, with Iran-backed Houthi forces advancing along the Red Sea coast and clashing with Saudi-backed government forces. The escalation has raised concerns about the impact on regional security and global trade.
Egypt's efforts to support Yemen's stability are part of its broader commitment to regional security and cooperation. The country has been working closely with international partners to address the crisis in Yemen and promote a peaceful solution.
Key points
- Egypt's Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of Yemen's stability for the security of the Red Sea and the region.
- The Egyptian government reaffirmed its support for Yemen's unity and the preservation of its legitimate national institutions.
- The meeting between Abdelatty and Grundberg aimed to discuss the latest developments in Yemen and their impact on regional security.
