Cairo: Egypt has announced that it is actively engaging in extensive discussions with all relevant parties to advocate for de-escalation and bolster the peace process in Yemen, as stated in a communication from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The ministry emphasized the importance of these efforts on Saturday, March 1, 2026.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry has expressed its deep concern over the recent developments in Yemen, cautioning against the risks of military escalation and its potential impact on both Yemen's security and the broader region. Egypt has reiterated its commitment to Yemen's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the need to uphold the Yemeni state and its national institutions while opposing any actions that might destabilize the situation or exacerbate the humanitarian crisis.
The communication highlighted that resolving the crisis's underlying causes through a comprehensive political agreement is essential to ending the conflict and meeting the aspirations of the Yemeni people for security, stability, and progress. Egypt has underscored the necessity of prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy, achieving de-escalation, and exercising self-restraint, urging all Yemeni parties to seriously participate in political efforts aimed at attaining a lasting resolution.
Cairo remains dedicated to facilitating a political solution to the Yemeni crisis by coordinating with regional and international allies, aiming to support an inclusive Yemeni dialogue that honors national principles and preserves Yemen's unity. Egypt believes that such initiatives will help strengthen national unity, safeguard Arab national security, and enhance stability in the region.
In related developments, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has expressed his approval of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi's proposal to convene a conference in Riyadh to address the southern Yemen issue. Aboul Gheit also commended Saudi Arabia's decision to host and support these discussions, which are anticipated to involve representatives from southern political factions, as per a statement from his office.