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Egypt has expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura region that claimed a number of lives.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi offered his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
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.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with the foreign ministers of these countries, who met in Cairo for the fourth meeting of the quadrilateral grouping to discuss regional crises, according to the Presidency.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that Egypt would continue working with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and other Arab and regional states to support implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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.
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Tuesday with officials from Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to discuss a framework for executing seawater desalination projects.
The two sides highlighted the importance of coordinating their positions in international forums, particularly regarding the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). They stressed that such cooperation would serve the interests of both countries and contribute to broader regional objectives.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, held phone calls on Friday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.
Millions of pilgrims gather at Arafat as Saudi authorities intensify heat safety measures during Hajj.
As part of ongoing efforts to monitor the pilgrims’ journey, the Assistant Minister of Interior for Administrative Affairs and Head of the Executive Body of the Ministerial Committee for Hajj revealed new details regarding the progress of the Hajj delegation in Saudi Arabia.
Major General, Assistant Minister of Interior for Administrative Affairs and Head of the Executive Body of the Ministerial Committee for Hajj, revealed the organizational details of the mission’s efforts to secure and facilitate the movement of Egyptian pilgrims within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Minister of Social Solidarity and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Foundation for Facilitating Hajj, Maya Morsi, announced that the Foundation has completed all preparations for the departure of pilgrims to the holy sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 1447 AH (2026 CE) Hajj season.
The ministers also exchanged assessments of the war’s significant economic repercussions on the global economy. Discussions covered mitigating impacts on international shipping, supply chains, food and energy security, and oil prices, as well as strategies to address these challenges.
Ambassador Nazih El-Nagari, Assistant Foreign Minister and Director of the Research, Assessment, Political Planning, and Crisis Management Department, participated in a meeting of senior officials from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The United Nations Commends the Efforts of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to End the Conflict in the Middle East
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls with his Saudi and Iraqi counterparts, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to coordinate on regional developments and de-escalation efforts.
Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarity announced that the first group of pilgrims for the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj [Islamic pilgrimage] will leave Cairo on May 8, 2026 towards Saudi Arabia.
