Egypt’s Foreign Minister Discusses Regional Escalation with Palestinian, Tunisian, and Czech Counterparts

CAIRO – 16 June 2025: Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Palestine, Tunisia, and the Czech Republic to address the ongoing regional escalation, particularly the confrontation between Israel and Iran, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

On Monday, June 16, Dr. Abdelatty spoke with Dr. Mohamed Mostafa, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine. The two officials discussed the latest developments in Gaza and the broader implications of Israel’s recent military actions against Iran.

During the call, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s sustained efforts—carried out in coordination with Qatar and the United States—to resume the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid. He strongly condemned Israel’s policies of collective punishment and starvation, describing them as grave violations of international humanitarian law. He also underscored the need to uphold the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state based on the two-state solution.

The minister warned that the accelerating military confrontation between Israel and Iran poses serious threats to regional security and stability. He stressed Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions and promote political and diplomatic solutions.

In a separate conversation with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, especially economic, trade, and investment partnerships. He emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve shared development goals, in line with the directives of the two nations' leaderships.

Both ministers agreed to build on existing frameworks for cooperation, including regular meetings of joint committees, particularly the Political Consultation Committee at the foreign ministers’ level. They also reiterated the importance of deepening Egyptian-Tunisian ties as a cornerstone of broader Arab cooperation.

Regional developments, particularly in Gaza, were also discussed. Abdelatty briefed his Tunisian counterpart on Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to restore calm and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The two ministers expressed concern over the consequences of continued escalation between Israel and Iran and stressed the importance of unified efforts to defuse tensions and pursue political resolutions to the region’s crises.

Additionally, Minister Abdelatty received a call from Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský. The discussion highlighted the positive trajectory of Egyptian-Czech relations in recent years, with Abdelatty expressing hopes for increased Czech investment and deepened trade and tourism ties.

Their conversation also focused on the worsening situation in Gaza and the broader regional instability driven by the Israel-Iran conflict. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s call for de-escalation to avoid a broader regional crisis. In response, Lipavský expressed appreciation for the strength of bilateral ties and affirmed the Czech Republic’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Egypt. He also requested Egyptian assistance in facilitating the evacuation of Czech nationals from Israel amid the deteriorating security situation.