Egypt’s Sisi reiterates support of Yemeni legitimate government

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's support of the legitimate government in Yemen as well as its unity, sovereignty and the safety of its national institutions, said a presidential statement.

The statement was released following a meeting El-Sisi held with Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdul-Malik in Cairo on Monday.

El-Sisi emphasised the importance of Yemen's security and stability to Egypt's national security, a matter that necessitates pushing ahead with efforts aiming to reach a political solution to the crisis in Yemen.

The solution has to ensure the unity and integrity of Yemen’s territories and meet the aspirations of the Yemeni people in accordance with the international and UN legitimacy decisions, the Gulf initiative and the outcomes of the national dialogue, he added.

Abdul-Malik delivered a written message to El-Sisi from Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi in which he heaped praise on Egypt's stances that support security and stability in Yemen.

The Yemeni president also noted that his country is looking forward to intensifying joint cooperation with Egypt at various levels during the coming period.

The Yemeni prime minister reviewed his country's developments as well as the government's efforts to restore peace and stability amid the deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

Abdul-Malik expressed his country's aspiration to tap into the Egyptian experience in the process of building and development.

Egypt's Presidential Spokesman Bassam Rady said the meeting touched upon subjects of joint cooperation between both countries to enhance security in the Red Sea.

The Egyptian and Yemeni sides exchanged viewpoints on a number of issues related to bilateral relations and providing support to the Yemeni side so that it can overcome the current crisis, Rady added.

El-Sisi also affirmed Egypt’s readiness to boost the qualification and support of Yemeni cadres in various fields.

The meeting was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Abbas Kamel, head of the country's General Intelligence.