Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council President Rashad al-Alimi as part of his first foreign tour since his inauguration, amid efforts to consolidate the cease-fire among conflicting parties and reach a solution that ends the crisis in the war-torn country.
The two sides discussed the latest developments in Yemen and ways to protect maritime security and freedom in the Red Sea. The talks also focused on the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries, mainly in infrastructure and energy projects.