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It stressed the necessity of respecting international law and the principles of good neighborliness, and of halting all practices that could expand the scope of conflict in the region.
Iran suspended this rail service early on Thursday, according to Iranian state television, after US strikes reportedly targeted railway infrastructure in a new round of military operations against the Middle Eastern country.
Egypt strongly condemned Iran's Wednesday strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two Gulf states' sovereignty and warning that the attacks mark an unacceptable escalation that threatens regional security and stability.
Egypt extended its formal condolences to Qatar following the death of a Qatari citizen killed by shrapnel from ongoing military operations in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a Monday official statement.
President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran "will no longer exist" if the United States is forced to resume military action, after a fresh round of hostilities tested a fragile ceasefire between the two countries.
Minister Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing the US-Iranian talks in good faith and with utmost seriousness.
The two ministers discussed developments in the region following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The call included a review of the latest regional developments, most notably the US-Iranian negotiations and the developments in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Maintaining the stability and security of the Gulf region remains an integral, inseparable part of wider Arab national security, the foreign ministers of Egypt and Kuwait declared in a Monday bilateral meeting.
The landmark memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran represents a critical opportunity that must be leveraged to launch a broader regional political dialogue, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announced in a Monday ministerial address.
The US envoy briefed Minister Abdelatty on the developments in the US-Iran negotiations within the framework of cooperation and coordination between the two sides.
The regional Quartet comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey stands as a collaborative consultative platform dedicated to enhancing Middle East security and lowering escalations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.
They stressed that these efforts should take into account the concerns of countries in the region, particularly regarding the security and stability of the Gulf Arab states and Arab Mashriq, with a view to strengthening collective security and promoting long-term regional stability.
The quadrilateral meeting is being held in Cairo, coincidencing with a round of diplomatic talks and quadrilateral negotiations (involving the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan) in Switzerland’s Bürgenstock to discuss the mechanism of implementing the MoU.
An extended meeting between the four foreign ministers will follow, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Friday.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) officially announced on Thursday the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran, in accordance with direct instructions issued by US President Donald Trump following the signing of a recent Memorandum of Understanding in the region.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran by President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's successful mediation in supporting negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which culminated in an agreement reached Monday.
Egypt welcomed on Monday the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as a highly significant development that will help restore security and stability at both the regional and international levels.
The talks centered on the ongoing crisis regarding Iran. Minister Abdelatty welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to cancel planned military strikes against Iran, expressing hope that all parties would seize this opening to resolve outstanding disputes through peaceful dialogue.
