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The US made the remarks in a joint statement issued after the talks in Washington on Tuesday, their first since 1993, which come amid ongoing Israeli strikes that killed thousands in Lebanon over the past 45 days.
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, condemning attacks that threaten their security and the well-being of their citizens. He stressed Egypt’s categorical rejection of any attempts to undermine Arab national security or infringe upon the sovereignty of Gulf nations.