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Egypt's Foreign Minister holds calls to de-escalate regional tensions and promote diplomatic solutions
via Egypt Today3 min read
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, engaged in a series of telephone calls with regional and international counterparts to coordinate efforts aimed at containing rising tensions and supporting diplomatic solutions. In a discussion with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, both officials reviewed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate the situation, expressing hope for a second round of US-Iran negotiations to consolidate a ceasefire and reduce tensions. Abdelatty also emphasized safeguarding international navigation and addressing security concerns of Gulf Arab states. In a separate call with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, Abdelatty discussed strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing economic cooperation, and reiterated Egypt’s support for the US-Iran negotiating track. He also addressed the Palestinian issue, stressing the importance of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip operating from within Gaza and the deployment of an international stabilization force. Abdelatty condemned Israeli violations in the West Bank, while Anand praised Egypt’s role in regional stability. Furthermore, Abdelatty spoke with Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Al-Busaidi, to coordinate efforts on reducing tensions and supporting diplomatic solutions for the US-Iran negotiations. He reaffirmed Egypt’s solidarity with Oman and all Arab Gulf states, highlighting that Gulf security is integral
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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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