Egypt dispatches medical aid to Yemen

CAIRO - 5 April 2018: Egypt on Thursday made preparations to dispatch urgent humanitarian aid supplies to the war-torn Yemen under the directives of President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Abdel Fatah El Sisi.


Egypt dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to Yemen- press photo


In line with the president's instructions, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Minister of Defense and Military Production Sedki Sobhi issued orders for sending ten tons of medicines and medical supplies to Yemen.


Egypt dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to Yemen- press photo

The aid, provided in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Population, is to be sent aboard an EgyptAir plane.


Egypt dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to Yemen- press photo

The move mirrors continuing Egyptian support to the brotherly Yemeni people in their plight.