Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for intensified regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions related to the crisis with Iran and prevent the conflict from widening, while stressing the need to preserve freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab and reject the use of maritime chokepoints as instruments of pressure.
Abdelatty made the remarks during separate phone calls with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, and Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the US president for Arab and African affairs.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Abdelatty and his Qatari counterpart discussed the crisis involving Iran and the latest regional escalation, as well as developments in Yemen and the Red Sea. Abdelatty called for strengthening political and diplomatic channels to prevent a broader confrontation.
He also stressed that navigation through the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab should remain secure and unrestricted, rejecting the use of strategic waterways as leverage in regional disputes.
In a separate call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, the two sides discussed developments in Yemen, Iran and the Red Sea and agreed on the need to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab.
Abdelatty said Egypt fully supports Saudi Arabia’s security and stability and rejects attacks on its territory or sovereignty, while backing measures taken by Riyadh to protect its security.
The Egyptian minister also spoke with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed about bilateral relations and regional developments. The two sides called for intensified efforts to reduce tensions and support political and diplomatic settlements.
During his call with Boulos, Abdelatty discussed strategic relations between Cairo and Washington, as well as developments in Sudan. He reiterated Egypt’s position in support of Sudan’s unity, sovereignty and national institutions, a stance Cairo has also conveyed in earlier talks with the US adviser.
The calls came as part of Egypt’s continuing diplomatic efforts to coordinate with Washington and Gulf states on regional crises, with a focus on containing escalation and safeguarding freedom of navigation along key maritime routes.
