Egypt's Foreign Minister discusses sailor release with Yemeni counterpart

Their discussion covered strengthening bilateral relations, following up on the Egyptian-Yemeni Strategic Dialogue from May 2026, and advancing cooperation. Minister Abdelatty also addressed efforts to secure the release of Egyptian sailors aboard a ship hijacked off the Somali coast, noting the vessel's owner is a Yemeni national. Both ministers committed to continued coordination to expedite the sailors' release and ensure their safety.