Egypt and Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation efforts
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call on Monday, August 3, 2026, to discuss regional developments. Their conversation focused on reviewing the latest events in the region and efforts to contain escalation, aiming to prevent the widening scope of tension. Both foreign ministers stressed the importance of an immediate halt to military escalation and emphasized that political and diplomatic solutions are the best approach to resolving regional crises. They also highlighted the need for ongoing close coordination and consultation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia to enhance regional security and stability, and to protect the interests of nations and their people in the region.
