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Al-Ahram Weekly
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt FM speaks with US, Iranian officials amid Israel-Iran escalation - Foreign Affairs
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Thursday with US Middle East envoy Steven Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This marked the second such discussions in four days as the military escalation between Israel and Iran entered its second week with no immediate solution in sight. According to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the calls are in line with directives from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to intensify diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the military escalation between Israel and Iran. During the two calls, Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed the urgent need to de-escalate tensions, enforce a ceasefire, and make full use of available diplomatic channels to contain the rapidly deteriorating situation and avert a wider regional crisis. He stressed the importance of preventing the conflict from spreading and dragging the region into full-scale chaos with consequences no one would be immune to. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's stance on pursuing every diplomatic and political avenue to reach a sustainable agreement on Iran's nuclear program. On Tuesday, Badr Abdelatty urged de-escalation and the pursuit of diplomatic solutions in separate phone calls with Araghchi and Witkoff. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM phone calls Iranian counterpart, Witkoff to de-escalate military conflict in the region
CAIRO – 20 June 2025: In a bid to contain the military escalation between Israel and Iran, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty made two phone calls with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Friday. Minister Abdelatty reiterated the need to exert all efforts to de-escalate and achieve a ceasefire, and to utilize the available diplomatic channels to contain the escalating situation and neutralize the risk of a comprehensive escalation of the situation in the Middle East. Abdelatty stressed the need to work to prevent the expansion of the conflict and the region from sliding into total chaos, the repercussions of which would not be immune. He reiterated the importance of exhausting all diplomatic and political channels to reach a sustainable agreement on the Iranian nuclear program. Since the outbreak of the war between Iran and Israel on June 13, Egypt has exerted tremendous diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in which hundreds of people were killed and thousands were injured. The war started when Israel, which has nuclear weapon and not a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), launched missile and drones towards Tehran and killed hundreds of nuclear scientists, military leaders and civilians to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon. Israeli missiles and drones have targeted several nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, Arak and Fordow, causing a minor level of radiation leakage as it was reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Israel, which is totally backed by the US, seeks to be the only country in the region that has nuclear weapons. In retaliation, Iran fired hundreds hypersonic missiles and drones on Israel, causing severe damage to buildings besides the Weizmann Institute of Science, Haifa refinery, and the Gav-Yam Negev Advanced Technologies Park. Israel, which continues its genocidal war on Gaza despite its war with Iran, attempts to draw the US in its conflict with Iran to also topple the Iranian Islamic regime, led by the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. However, Tehran, along with its regional allies in the Middle East in Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen, threatened if the US entered the war, the US interests in the Middle East will be targeted.
Egypt Today
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
FM meets with members of Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping
CAIRO -19 June 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a meeting on Thursday with members of the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) as part of efforts to follow up on the center's activities, particularly regarding peace and security on the African continent. The move comes in preparation for the fifth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development. The meeting reviewed the center's recent activities and training programs aimed at enhancing capacity building in areas of conflict resolution, peacekeeping, and peacebuilding, especially in sisterly African countries; within the framework of Egypt's support for the continent's peace and development agenda, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The meeting also touched on ongoing preparations for the fifth edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, scheduled for October 19-20, with high-level African and international participation along with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations. Abdelatty emphasized the pivotal role played by CCCPA as a tool of preventive diplomacy and praised the tangible achievements it has made in recent years as regards training both civilian and military cadres from various countries, thereby enhancing Egypt's status as a regional and international hub of expertise in areas of peace and security. He also affirmed the need to continue developing the center's programs in line with the growing challenges facing peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts while paying special attention to empowering women and youth in these areas, in accordance with the African Union's Agenda 2063. The foreign minister pointed out the importance of ensuring that the upcoming edition of the Aswan Forum reflects the priorities of the African continent, particularly in light of escalating challenges linked with armed conflicts, climate change, food security, and development crises.
Al-Ahram Weekly
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Slovakia FM thanks Egypt for evacuating its nationals amid regional conflict - Foreign Affairs
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár thanked Egypt during a phone call with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Thursday for facilitating the evacuation of Slovak nationals from Israel to Egyptian territory, ensuring their safe return home amid the ongoing regional escalation. During their call, the two top diplomats discussed the escalating regional tensions driven by the ongoing military confrontation between Israel and Iran. Minister Abdelatty warned of the danger that the Middle East could slide into chaos and stressed the need to de-escalate, halt hostilities, and contain the situation through political and diplomatic channels. Several governments have launched emergency operations to evacuate their nationals from Israel through Egypt and Jordan as Tel Aviv closed its airspace. On Wednesday, Poland and France urged their nationals to evacuate via Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh or Jordan as safe exit points from the region. On Monday, the Czech Republic expressed hope for Egypt's assistance in evacuating its nationals from Israel. The two top diplomats also exchanged views on the recent developments in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty highlighted to his Slovakian counterpart Cairo's intensive efforts to restore the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. Also on Thursday, during a separate phone call, Minister Abdelatty held similar regional discussions on the Israel-Iran conflict and the Gaza war with his Slovenian counterpart, Tanja Fajon. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
20 hours ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt praises Serbia's to the Palestinian cause: FM to Serbian PM - Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty praised Thursday Serbia's supportive stance on the Palestinian cause, during a meeting with Serbian Prime Minister Duro Macut in Cairo, the Egyptian foreign ministry said. During the meeting, both sides discussed the latest regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza, where Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts to restore the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians. He also addressed the military escalation between Israel and Iran, warning of the danger of the region sliding into a state of chaos, and underscoring the need to achieve de-escalation, a ceasefire, and return to negotiations. Economic relations During the meeting, the Egyptian FM commended the imminent entry into force of the Egypt-Serbia Free Trade Agreement, which would mark a qualitative leap in the volume of trade exchange and economic cooperation. The Egyptian top diplomat also praised Serbia's announcement of opening the Serbian Chamber of Commerce's first representative office in Cairo. Furthermore, Abdelatty underscored the importance of convening the 19th session of the Joint Economic Committee during the second half of 2025 and holding the Joint Business Council meetings regularly. He reviewed the potential for increasing mutual investments between both countries, primarily through the investment opportunities Egypt offers to Serbian companies. The Egyptian FM particularly highlighted the agreements linking Egypt to Arab and African countries and the benefits of Serbian business networks that enable Egyptian exports to the Western Balkans region. Mutual cooperation According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Abdelatty further praised the progress witnessed in bilateral relations over the past years, affirming Egypt's interest in increasing the volume of incoming Serbian tourism. Given the recent growth in Serbia's renewable energy sector, he also expressed Egypt's willingness to cooperate with Serbia in renewable energy and energy diversification, especially in natural gas. Additionally, Abdelatty conveyed the Egyptian government's readiness to dispatch well-trained national labour to support various developmental and industrial sectors in Serbia. The Egyptian FM further welcomed the momentum witnessed in parliamentary cooperation between both countries, praising the establishment of the Egyptian-Serbian Parliamentary Friendship Group. He expressed appreciation for Serbia's support of Egypt's Khaled El-Anany candidacy for the post of Director-General of UNESCO. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
