Yemeni Chairman of Presidential Leadership Council praises relations with Egypt

CAIRO – 31 August 2022: Yemeni Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi praised the distinguished relations between Sana'a and Cairo, and his ‘appreciation for the Egyption key role supporting Yemeni people and their legitimate leadership.

During meeting with the Egyptian non-resident ambassador to Yemen, Ahmed Farouk, both offcials discussed the latest developments in the Yemeni situation and efforts to bring peace to the country.

The meeting also shed light on international efforts to implement the terms of the ongoing armistice, and the pressures required to push the Houthis to fulfill their obligations under the UN Declaration, and the Stockholm Agreement.

Earlier this month, Egypt welcomed the UN announcement of the extension of the truce between the conflicting parties in Yemen for two more months until October 2, said Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement

Egypt has hoped that the extension of the truce will contribute to reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Yemeni crisis and support initiatives for a political solution that preserves Yemen's unity and independence, the statement added.

“The extension includes a commitment by the Government and Houthi rebels to intensify negotiations to reach an expanded agreement as soon as possible,” the UN said on August 2.