Article: Egypt calls for Arab coordination in fight against Red Sea piracy

Egypt calls for Arab coordination in fight against Red Sea piracy

CAIRO, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Egypt is seeking to coordinate efforts of Arab countries in the fight against piracy in the Red Sea, Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossam Zaki said on Saturday.

Egypt has offered invitations to the Arab countries overlooking the Red Sea to meet in Cairo later this month to discuss anti- piracy efforts, Zaki said in a statement.

The high-level meeting, which is to be co-chaired by Egypt and Yemen, will discuss means of combating piracy and securing navigation routes in the Red Sea waters, Zaki said.

It is imperative for the Arab countries overlooking the Red Sea ...

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