Middle EAst
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the US-Iran negotiation track in separate meetings with his Turkish and Pakistani counterparts on the sidelines of quadrilateral talks in Cairo, which also included Saudi Arabia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin affirmed on Thursday that relations between Russia and Egypt are based on mutual trust, continuous political dialogue, and coordination on international issues.
Egypt hosts scholars from 53 countries as Cairo promotes moderation, coexistence, and Islamic dialogue.
A telephone call took place on Monday between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to help secure a ceasefire and prevent Sudan’s collapse.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty noted escalating tensions in the Middle East and their negative repercussions on security, stability, international navigation and global supply chains.
Macron’s Cairo visit highlights the growing strategic partnership between Egypt and France amid regional turmoil.
The State Department approvals, announced Friday, come two months after the start of the US- and Israeli-led war with Iran, which is currently paused under a ceasefire.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit affirmed that the Middle East is experiencing a period of extreme tension, with Arab states bearing a significant share of the repercussions despite their concerted efforts to avoid regional conflict.
El-Sisi said the region is going through “delicate and critical circumstances,” stressing that Egypt believes the path forward for the region should not be based on occupation, destruction, or bloodshed.
The Council of Arab Foreign Ministers will convene for an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday via video conference, following an official request from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Egypt and the U.S. discussed strengthening ties and regional crises during talks in Antalya.
Egypt’s FM and the International Crisis Group chief discussed regional crises and de-escalation efforts in Antalya.
Fresh tension in the Strait of Hormuz is testing the ceasefire and raising new fears over energy supplies.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met on Tuesday with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Seventeen countries, including Britain and France, have issued a joint statement affirming the critical importance of involving Lebanon in international de-escalation efforts amid rising regional tensions.
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has issued an urgent statement calling on citizens and residents to remain at home and avoid all non-essential travel from midnight on Tuesday, April 7, until 6:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8.
Egypt’s FM held urgent regional and international calls, urging dialogue to prevent a wider Middle East crisis.
Egypt’s labor minister called for a unified Arab position as the Arab Labor Organization met in Cairo.
US Central Command announced on Saturday that the warship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, leading a unit of around 3,500 sailors and marines, along with transport and strike fighter aircraft.
