Egypt hails Iraqi proposal to achieve Israel-Iran ceasefire
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdel-Atty, praised on Saturday a proposal put forward by Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during Arab foreign ministers' meeting to achieve a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Hussein recommended forming an Arab-Islamic committee to facilitate contact and engagement with the United States, European countries, and Iran to achieve a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table.
Abdel-Atty's remarks took place during his meeting with Hussein on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in the Turkish city of Istanbul, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
The meeting addressed the catastrophic developments in the region as a result of Israel's aggression against Iran. The two ministers highlighted the importance of increased diplomatic efforts and practical initiatives taken by all parties to de-escalate the military situation and prevent further regional deterioration.
The two ministers emphasized the crucial role of coordination and collaborative interaction in preventing further escalation, which might jeopardize the region's security and stability. They also underlined the need to maintain regional peace and work together to prevent the Israel-Iran conflict from escalating.
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