Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Monday agreed to intensify political consultation and coordination to address escalating regional challenges, affirming a unified stance on resolving conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia. The agreement followed meetings in Cairo between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud. The discussions, which also involved Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, focused on the “deep-rooted strategic ties” between the two nations and preparations for the first meeting of the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council. Sisi commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to host a conference for southern Yemeni components to discuss the “southern issue” within a framework that preserves Yemen’s unity. The Saudi delegation included Prince Mosaad bin Mohammed al-Farhan, advisor for political affairs, and Saudi Ambassador to Cairo Saleh bin Eid al-Husseini.
