According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdelatty affirmed Cairo's support for Yemen's unity, territorial integrity, and institutional independence and all efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis.

He said that this solution, which would meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people and end their humanitarian suffering, should be based on the Yemeni National Dialogue's references, the GCC Initiative, the outcomes of the Yemeni consultations in Riyadh, and relevant UN Security Council resolutions, foremost of which is Resolution 2216.

The Egyptian FM also discussed Cairo's support for legitimacy in Yemen, outlining Egypt’s efforts to provide all means of support to the Yemeni people, especially medical and food aid.

He also highlighted Egypt's hosting of more than one million Yemeni citizens, providing and facilitating all living conditions.

Red Sea tensions

During the meeting, Abdelatty stressed the importance of ensuring the safety of navigation in such a vital maritime corridor, which is closely tied to Egypt's national security, noting the decline in Suez Canal revenues due to the tensions in the Red Sea.

He also emphasized the necessity of adopting a comprehensive approach to de-escalation in the region and exerting strong pressure on international actors to reach a final and enforceable settlement of the Yemeni crisis.

The Egyptian top diplomat urged the international community to assume its role in mitigating the worsening humanitarian crisis experienced by the Yemeni people and providing the necessary support to finance the UN relief programmes in Yemen.

The Houthis have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition since March 2015, months after they seized the capital Sanaa and most of Yemen's population centres, forcing the internationally recognized government south to Aden.​

The group, which is not recognized internationally, has been also attacking ships linked to Israel, the US, and the UK near the strategic Bab El-Mandeb Strait, saying the attacks were meant to pressure Israel to end its deadly war on Gaza.

The Red Sea is linked to the Mediterranean by the Egyptian Suez Canal, creating the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

The Suez Canal is a major source of hard currency for Egypt.