Iranian Foreign Minister
Abdelatty expressed Egypt's concern to his Iranian counterpart about the ongoing escalation in the region, reiterating the importance of reducing tensions and maintaining self-restraint in this critical period, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Egypt reiterated its firm stance against all unilateral and provocative measures and policies that jeopardize regional security and stability and inflame the situation across the region
Sisi cautioned that an all-out war would have severe consequences on the security and prosperity of all nations and peoples in the region
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that Araghchi's visit aligns with Egypt's endeavors to prevent further escalation in the region and secure a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
FMs Abdelatty and Araghchi deliberated on the unjustified escalation by Israel in the region and the potential regional consequences of such actions
Abdelatty congratulated his Iranian FM Araghchi on assuming his new position following parliamentary approval of the new Iranian cabinet, extending his best wishes for success
Egypt's FM has stressed the need to contain escalation in the region due to the war in Gaza
Abdelatty stressed Egypt's rejection of Israeli escalation policies, assassinations, and violations of other countries' sovereignty
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received on Wednesday a phone call from acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani during which the two top diplomats agreed on maintaining consultations over bilateral relations, ways of solving current crisis in Gaza and addressing regional and international challenges.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said there was no meeting planned with U.S. officials including his counterpart Mike Pompeo.
Iran criticised the position adopted by European governments against its missile tests
