Egypt, Oman voice support for Yemen dialogue in Riyadh, urge lifting Gaza blockade

CAIRO – 7 January 2026: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Oman met in Cairo on Wednesday, reaffirming their support for a Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue in Riyadh to reach a consensual solution to the southern Yemen issue.

This is part of efforts aimed at achieving a comprehensive and lasting political settlement that preserves Yemen’s sovereignty, unity and stability, while fulfilling the aspirations of its people for security and prosperity, the ministers added.

The past days saw mounting tensions in Yemen between the Saudi-backed, internationally recognized government, and the UAE-backed southern separatists. Know more about it from the story below.

The phone call also discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations and economic partnership between both countries and discussed regional issues including the situation in Gaza and Sudan.

The ministers reaffirmed their longstanding support for the Palestinian people’s right to freedom and self-determination, including the establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

They stressed the need to lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip and other occupied Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and Jerusalem, to allow the immediate entry of humanitarian aid and essential services, paving the way for reconstruction and the restoration of dignified living conditions.

 

Regarding the crisis in Sudan, both countries emphasized the importance of supporting national institutions, halting fighting and escalation, protecting civilians, and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance through UN agencies and specialized civil society organizations.

They underscored the need to advance a consensual political solution that safeguards Sudanese sovereignty, stability, and the legitimate rights and choices of its people, while promoting the country’s peaceful coexistence with neighboring states.