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Egypt helps unify Yemen rivals behind Riyadh deal

The new deal to end the dispute between the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and southern separatists supported by the United Arab Emirates was facilitated by Egyptian diplomacy.
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CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks on July 27 with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on regional developments, including the situation in Yemen. According to a presidential statement, the foreign minister lauded Egypt’s strategic role in protecting Arab national security and defending Arab issues.

The Saudi minister also held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry, saying in a press conference that his talks in Cairo dwelt on major issues in the region and challenges of regional security.

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