Egypt and UAE foreign ministers discuss Gulf tensions and Yemen in phone call

The UAE and Egyptian foreign ministers discussed regional developments in a phone call, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen, and Red Sea navigation security.

• Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on regional developments.
• The ministers discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and developments in Yemen amid recent escalation.
• Both ministers stressed the importance of respecting international law and preserving the security and freedom of international navigation.
• They emphasized intensifying efforts to contain tensions and prevent the conflict from expanding in the region.