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The remarks came during the ninth round of the Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue in Cairo, chaired by Abdelatty and Al-Zindani, who also serves as Yemen’s prime minister.
According to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khalaf, FM Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s pride in the deep-rooted historical ties between the two countries, describing them as a model of fraternal relations, and said convening the dialogue at this critical juncture reflected both sides’ keenness to coordinate positions on regional crises.
Abdelatty reiterated Cairo’s support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, as well as Egypt’s continued backing for Yemen’s national institutions and internationally recognized government to help them carry out their responsibilities and meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people. He also reaffirmed Egypt’s support for resuming a comprehensive political settlement under United Nations supervision.
In this context, the Egyptian foreign minister welcomed the recent prisoner exchange agreement reached under UN sponsorship and with Jordan's support, expressing Egypt’s readiness to provide all political and diplomatic support to advance settlement efforts.
The talks also addressed regional developments, particularly the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. Abdelatty said Egypt hoped the diplomatic efforts would result in a comprehensive agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties, ends the war, lays the foundations for lasting peace and security in the region, and prevents further escalation.
On Red Sea security, the two sides agreed on the need for a broader framework that incorporates economic and developmental dimensions alongside security considerations for littoral states. Abdelatty highlighted the importance of accelerating the activation of mechanisms of the Council of Arab and African States Bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
He also reviewed Egypt’s efforts to strengthen national and institutional capacities among regional states, including through the recent launch and activation of the “STREAM” initiative to enhance Red Sea governance and security.
Egypt officially announced the launch of the “Suez and Red Sea Initiative for Economic and Maritime Development” (STREAM) in October 2025 during the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development. FMAbdelatty unveiled the initiative as part of Cairo’s broader strategy to strengthen cooperation among Red Sea and Gulf of Aden littoral states on maritime security, economic integration, and regional governance.
Egypt and Yemen have intensified coordination over Red Sea security amid growing regional tensions, Houthi attacks on international shipping routes, and increasing foreign military deployments in and around the strategic waterway.
Cairo has repeatedly warned against the militarization of the Red Sea and stressed that responsibility for securing the corridor should remain with the Arab and African littoral states bordering it.
The meeting also comes as diplomatic efforts continue regarding Yemen’s long-running conflict. Egypt has consistently backed Yemen’s internationally recognized government and supported UN-led efforts toward a comprehensive political settlement.
Cairo has repeatedly emphasized the importance of preserving Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity while preventing further regional escalation linked to the conflict.
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