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Egypt condemns drone attacks on Kuwaiti border posts, supports Kuwait's security measures
via Egypt Today1 min read
Egypt has reiterated its condemnation of drone strikes that targeted two northern posts in Kuwait, expressing support for Kuwaiti authorities' efforts to secure the country's borders and protect its resources. Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty conveyed Egypt's stance during a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The Kuwaiti military reported on Friday that two northern land border posts were hit by "two explosive-laden drones guided by fiber-optic cables," originating from Iraq. These strikes caused material damage but no human casualties. Egypt emphasized that "the security of Kuwait is an integral part of the Egyptian national security." The Egyptian foreign minister affirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Kuwait and other Gulf states against attempts to destabilize them. The two foreign ministers also discussed US-Iran negotiations, stressing the importance of holding a second round of talks to consolidate the ceasefire, sustain de-escalation, and end the war, while considering the security concerns of Gulf states.
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