Egypt FM renews his country's support to UN efforts on Yemen

Parliament Speaker Discusses General Situation on the National Scene With Prime Minister

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sheikh Sultan al-Barakani discussed Wednesday with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Shaya Zindani the overall situation on the national scene, including political, economic, service-related and social issues.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Fiji Islands in the South Pacific

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck south of the Fiji Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 486.2 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface.

Oil price tops $100 a barrel

Oil prices jumped above $100 per barrel today, Monday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to take control of ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz.

Paris Saint-Germain Crowned UEFA Champions League Winners

French club Paris Saint-Germain claimed the UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final held at Puskás Aréna in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.

Last Update: ، 2026/06/11 Time 12:01:07
Latest News:

Prime Minister Receives Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign, Global Affairs

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Relations with German Minister of ..

President al-Alimi: No Lasting Peace Without Disarming Militias

Yemen Reaffirms Commitment to Rights of Persons with Disabilities

PLC Member al-Khanbashi Reviews Industrial and Transport Development, Reaffirms Support for School Textbook ..

Egypt FM renews his country's support to UN efforts on Yemen

[18/07/2017 08:26]

CAIRO-SABA
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has renewed his country's support to the UN efforts exerted efforts for securing a political settlement and peace restoration in Yemen.

In his meeting with the UN special envoy to Yemen in Cairo today, Shoukry said Egypt is following the developments in Yemen and said Egypt supports a settlement based on the three know references for peace; the GCC Initiative, the National Dialogue Outcomes and the UNSC resolutions.

Shoukry said the settlement should improve the humanitarian situations, a goal that should involve a collaborated international effort to achieve it.

The UN envoy had, at the beginning of the meeting, hailed the Egyptian role in supporting the security and stability of Yemen.

The envoy briefed Shoukry on the results of his tour and communications to raise to the warring sides the proposal on Hodeidah Red Sea port.

He noted that resolving the seaport issue is crucial for reaching a ceasefire followed by direct peace negotiations.