regional military escalation
The foreign minister reiterated Egypt’s firm stance rejecting any attempts to justify the attacks or any pretexts used to infringe upon the sovereignty of sister nations.
The move comes amid ongoing regional military escalation between Iran on one side and Israel and the United States on the other, particularly following Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Cypriot President commended Egypt’s efforts aimed at containing the escalation, affirming his country’s keenness on continuing close consultations with Egypt and on exchanging views on regional developments and ways to reduce tensions.
The company also confirmed its readiness to transport Iraqi and Syrian nationals arriving from Egypt to Baghdad and Damascus via the Nuweiba–Aqaba maritime route. These passengers were affected by flight cancellations under the current circumstances, and all necessary approvals have been secured.
The Minister confirmed the availability of secure stocks of various essential commodities sufficient to meet demand for several months. He added that efforts are ongoing to ensure the steady supply of goods to markets and to monitor prices in coordination with relevant authorities, the Egyptian cabinet said in a statement.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and a ceasefire, stressing that political and diplomatic solutions remain the only viable path to prevent a broader conflict that could endanger the stability of the region.
President El-Sisi underlined the urgent need to resume the US-Iranian negotiations, under the auspices of the Sultanate of Oman, which represents the best solution to the current tension. President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt's unequivocal stance with regard to the imperative for establishing a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction, encompassing all states of the region.
The president highlighted the role of the media in sending reassuring messages to the audience about the closed session of the national dialogue’s sessions, Extra News reported on Sunday.
Following these discussions, the recommendations will be submitted to the President for his consideration, he added, noting that President El-Sisi has reiterated his call for the national dialogue to prioritize national security and foreign policy issues in its activities during the current and upcoming period.
