Egypt supports efforts to restore security and stability in Yemen and backs political and diplomatic initiatives aiming at resolving the crisis in line with the aspirations of the Yemeni people, Minister of Foregin Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday.
During talks with Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba in Bahrain, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Yemen’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki said.
The two ministers also discussed developments in the Red Sea, stressing the importance of safeguarding maritime security and freedom of navigation through international waterways.
Both sides called for intensifying efforts to contain regional tensions and prevent the conflict from widening, in support of security and stability across the region.
Boosting bilateral ties with Armenia
During his meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in Bahrain, Foreign Minister Abdelatty discussed means of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding co-operation in trade, investment, industry and tourism. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Manama Dialogue Forum.
The two ministers discussed ways to develop relations between Egypt and Armenia and increase diplomatic consultations.
Abdelatty welcomed the sixth meeting of the Egypt-Armenia Joint Economic Committee, held in Cairo last December, and expressed hope that the next meeting would take place in Armenia.
He also called for a business forum to be organised alongside the committee’s next meeting to bring together Egyptian and Armenian companies and explore opportunities for trade and investment.
The minister said both countries could expand co-operation in manufacturing, tourism and other economic sectors.
The two ministers also discussed regional and international developments and the importance of continued consultations on issues of mutual interest.
They stressed the need to support regional security and stability, resolve disputes through peaceful means and strengthen co-operation within international organisations.
