[20/09/2021 05:09]

CAIRO-SABA
Minister of Defense Lt Gen. Mohammed al-Maqdashi met today with his Egyptian counterpart Lt Gen. Mohammed Zaki.
Yemeni-Egyptian military ties and cooperation was key focus of the conversations.

General al-Maqdashi highly praised Egypt's historical role in support of Yemen in different stages, deeply appreciating the Egyptian supportive stance in support of the legitimate Yemeni government against Iran-backed Houthi militia's coup d'état, as well as Egypt's support for Yemen's unity, stability and territorial integrity.

Al-Maqdashi highlighted Yemen's need for further Egyptian support in the areas of training and expertise exchange.

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