Abdelatty discusses US-Iran negotiations with Pakistani, Iranian, and Qatari counterparts
via Egypt Today2 min read
Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, held separate telephone conversations on Friday with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The discussions focused on the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations and ongoing efforts to secure an agreement. Minister Abdelatty was briefed by his Iranian counterpart on the progress of the talks and reaffirmed Egypt's strong support for any diplomatic breakthrough that could reduce regional tensions, end hostilities, and enhance Middle East stability. He also welcomed US President Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to cancel planned military strikes against Iran, expressing hope for peaceful dialogue. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's steadfast position on Gulf security, rejecting any threats to the sovereignty of Gulf Cooperation Council states, which are considered integral to Egyptian and Arab national security.
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