Egypt and GCC discuss regional security and maritime safety

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Yemeni Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba held discussions regarding the protection of maritime navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb strait and the Red Sea. Al-Zouba highlighted the humanitarian impact of Houthi escalations in Taiz, which threaten over four million Yemenis. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Yemen's unity and sovereignty.

Separately, Abdelatty met with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi during IMF and World Bank meetings. The two officials emphasized that the security of the Gulf states is integral to Egyptian national security. They condemned recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and called for increased Arab cooperation to address regional challenges, stressing the importance of political and diplomatic solutions to settle regional crises.