FM Abdelatty made his remarks during a meeting on Tuesday with Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Al-Alimi on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Abdelatty stressed the necessity for coordination among the countries bordering the Red Sea, as they are the primary stakeholders, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

He reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of the Yemeni crisis being used as a means for the involvement of non-bordering countries in security arrangements related to the region.

Tensions in the Red Sea have been escalating as the Houthis' attacks continue targeting ships linked to Israel, the United States or the UK, in retaliation to the Israeli war against the Palestinians in Gaza.

The escalating tensions in the Red Sea have affected navigation and trade security in the Suez Canal and international transport, worsening the ongoing global economic crisis.

FM Abdelatty also expressed Cairo’s rejection of attempts to undermine the freedom and security of maritime navigation in the Arabian Gulf and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, emphasizing that these actions threaten both regional and international security and stability.

In addition, Abdelatty reiterated that the security and stability of Yemen are top priorities for Egypt's national security, and safety for the broader Arab region and the Red Sea area.

Egypt’s top diplomat also underscored Cairo's support for the unity, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen.

Abdelatty further expressed Egypt’s backing for all international efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis that aligns with the aspirations of the Yemeni people and alleviates their humanitarian suffering.

He also conveyed Egypt's support for legitimacy in Yemen and its eagerness to enhance cooperation with the Yemeni government in infrastructure development.

Furthermore, Abdelatty highlighted Cairo’s readiness to participate in energy and port projects and to contribute to reconstruction efforts in Yemen using Egypt's vast technical expertise.

The conflict in Yemen began in 2014 when Houthi rebels seized the capital, Sanaa, and displaced the internationally recognized government.

In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition intervened to support the legitimate government.