Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman call for freedom and security of maritime navigation through the Red Sea during talks in Cairo on Tuesday. The Egyptian presidency says the leaders emphasise ensuring the security of shipping through the relevant straits, including Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab.
Both sources report that Sisi also reaffirms Egypt’s support for measures taken by Riyadh to protect its security and stability. Al-Monitor adds that the discussions include Yemen-related issues, with Sisi expressing support for efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive and sustainable political solution to the Yemen crisis. While both outlets focus on Red Sea security, they differ slightly in the detail they provide on which corridors are specifically mentioned and how much attention is given to Yemen in the broader agenda.
