Egypt Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry affirmed during a meeting in Cairo on Sunday with his Yemeni counterpart, Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak, Cairo's constant stance that a political solution is the best way to settle the Yemeni crisis.

A power-sharing cabinet has been formed late last year between the Yemeni government and southern separatists, a step that Egypt has officially welcomed.

Shoukry, during the meeting, expressed “confidence that the success in forming the new government would contribute to unifying efforts and backing the course of a comprehensive political solution for the Yemeni crisis,” a statement by the foreign ministry read.

The Egyptian minister reiterated his country’s fixed position on supporting the unity, independence, and territorial integrity of the Yemeni state. He highlighted the need for a political solution to the crisis based on the agreed relevant references.

“Minister Shoukry expressed Egypt’s support to the Yemeni government’s endeavours that aim to achieve security and stability and advance the path of development in the country,” the statement read.

Bin Mubarak affirmed his country’s keenness to enhance bilateral relations with Egypt in a number of priority fields, including benefiting from the Egyptian experience in training Yemeni cadres.

The Yemeni minister noted that his country is looking forward to holding a joint committee with Egypt during the current year.

Bin Mubarak hailed Egypt’s stance towards the Yemeni crisis and paid tribute to Egypt’s support to the Yemeni government and the Yemeni community residing in Egypt.

Egypt has been a supporter to the Yemeni government and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi rebels in Yemen. It has frequently voiced support to the measures the kingdom takes to deter Houthi attacks against Saudi territories.