Egyptian, Jordanian FMs address regional crises

CAIRO – 10 January 2026: A telephone call took place on Saturday, January 10, between Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, and Mr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 

The call addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and reviewed regional developments, within the framework of ongoing coordination and consultation between the two brotherly countries.

During the call, the two ministers affirmed the depth and strength of the historical ties between Egypt and Jordan, as well as their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation across various economic and investment sectors. They underscored the importance of building on existing coordination mechanisms in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries and their peoples.

The ministers emphasized the necessity of adhering to the ceasefire agreement and fully implementing its provisions in accordance with the plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. They stressed the importance of ensuring the delivery of sufficient and sustainable humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and advancing toward the second phase of the agreement. 

They also highlighted the need to announce the formation of a Palestinian technocratic committee to administer the Strip, deploy an international stabilization force, and create the appropriate conditions for early recovery and reconstruction. 

Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of Palestinian territory between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, and of linking stabilization efforts to a clear political horizon that achieves a just and comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution.

The two ministers warned of the dangers posed by illegal Israeli measures in the occupied West Bank, noting that such actions risk triggering an escalation of violence, undermining de-escalation efforts, and eroding prospects for achieving a just peace based on the two-state solution—the only viable path to security, stability, and lasting peace in the region.

They also discussed developments in Syria and Lebanon, stressing the importance of achieving security and stability in Syria, respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensuring the safety of its citizens. Additionally, they emphasized the need to halt Israeli attacks on Lebanon and to support Lebanon’s security, stability, sovereignty, and efforts to strengthen its national institutions.

The ministers expressed their firm rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and reaffirmed their full support for the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia, considering it a cornerstone of stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

They further emphasized their support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation and reducing tensions in Yemen, as well as for Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue to ensure Yemen’s security and stability, respect for its sovereignty, and fulfillment of the aspirations of its brotherly people.