Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abd al-Atti held phone calls with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The discussions focused on regional developments and coordination on issues of mutual interest. The ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.
During his conversation with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Dr. Abd al-Atti expressed Egypt's support for Saudi Arabia's security and stability, rejecting any attacks on its territory or attempts to undermine its sovereignty. The two ministers agreed on the need to continue promoting cooperation in various fields. They also discussed developments in Yemen, Iran, and the Red Sea region.
Dr. Abd al-Atti and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed bilateral relations and regional developments, focusing on ways to enhance strategic cooperation between Egypt and the UAE. They stressed the importance of intensifying efforts to reduce escalation and contain tensions, supporting political and diplomatic paths to resolve current crises.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister also discussed the crisis with Iran and recent escalations in the region with his Qatari counterpart. Dr. Abd al-Atti emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reduce tensions and prevent the expansion of conflict, encouraging support for political and diplomatic paths to resolve the crisis.
Dr. Abd al-Atti outlined Egypt's vision on the crises, including developments in Yemen, Iran, and the Red Sea region. He stressed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab, rejecting the use of straits and passages as a tool for pressure or bargaining in these crises.
The ministers' discussions reflect the shared concerns of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar regarding regional security and stability. They highlight the need for coordination and cooperation to address common challenges and promote peace in the region.
The emphasis on maintaining freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab underscores the strategic importance of these waterways for global trade and regional stability. Egypt's engagement with its Gulf counterparts demonstrates its commitment to regional cooperation and stability.
Key points
- Egypt's Foreign Minister stresses the need to maintain freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.
- The ministers discuss regional developments, including the crisis with Iran and the situation in Yemen.
- Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar emphasize the importance of coordination and cooperation to address regional challenges.
