The Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a two-day visit to Cairo where he met with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atty and Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
Discussions addressed the political, security, and economic situation in Yemen. The Special Envoy expressed growing concern over the impact of the regional escalation on Yemen’s prospects of peace, reiterating that a stable and peaceful Yemen is critical for the security of the broader region. Grundberg also pointed to the escalation in the Red Sea as a major threat, affecting both regional stability and crucial maritime trade routes, underscoring the need for urgent de-escalation efforts to prevent further destabilization.

Discussions also covered the importance of preserving the progress made through the parties' commitments to a nationwide ceasefire, economic improvements, and the resumption of a comprehensive political process, and ways that Egypt could support those efforts. 

Furthermore, the Special Envoy raised the issue of arbitrary detentions by Ansar Allah, which have affected dozens of personnel from the UN, NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions. He voiced serious concern regarding the recent referrals of certain detainees to 'criminal prosecution’ and renewed his urgent call for their immediate and unconditional release, stressing that such actions erode trust and jeopardize the broader peace process. Grundberg briefed interlocutors on the United Nations' ongoing efforts, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all detained personnel.