Kuwaiti newspapers highlight Sisi's rejection of turning Yemen to platform to threaten int'l navigation

KUWAIT CITY - 14 August 2018: Kuwaiti newspapers highlighted remarks by President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi rejecting turning Yemen into a platform for threatening the Arab world and international navigation.

During a meeting on Monday with Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi, Sisi stressed that Egypt backs a political solution to the Yemeni crisis, urging political parties to reach a rapprochement.

Sisi confirmed Egypt's commitment to supporting Yemen's legitimate government and continuing efforts to realize stability and overcome the current challenges.

He added that the Yemeni stalemate is passing a watershed stage and its repercussions cast their shadow on the Arab region's stability and security in an unprecedented way.

He underlined the importance of Arab cooperation to change the situation in Yemen.

Sisi also stressed keenness on furthering ties with Yemen, expressing confidence that Yemen is capable of recovering from the current crisis.