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Al Etihad
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Egyptian FM, Witkoff discuss Iran-Israel escalation
21 June 2025 23:26 CAIRO (WAM)Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty made a phone call on Saturday with Steve Witkoff, the US President's Special Envoy for the Middle East, as part of ongoing coordination and consultation between Egypt and the United States regarding the dangerous and rapidly evolving developments in the region, MENA call addressed the growing regional tensions, particularly the military escalation between Israel and Iran, and the serious threat it poses to regional security and stressed the importance of de-escalation, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and the resumption of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear affirmed that military solutions are not viable for regional conflicts and that peaceful settlement and political dialogue remain the only path to ensuring lasting stability and peace in the Middle East. For his part, Witkoff shared the US perspective on the evolving situation and the ongoing efforts to give diplomacy a chance to contain the crisis. Israel-Iran Conflict Continue full coverage
Middle East
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM, Witkoff discuss Iran-Israel escalation
CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty made a phone call on Saturday with Steve Witkoff, the US President's Special Envoy for the Middle East, as part of ongoing coordination and consultation between Egypt and the United States regarding the dangerous and rapidly evolving developments in the region. The call addressed the growing regional tensions, particularly the military escalation between Israel and Iran, and the serious threat it poses to regional security and stability. Abdelatty stressed the importance of de-escalation, a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and the resumption of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. He affirmed that military solutions are not viable for regional conflicts and that peaceful settlement and political dialogue remain the only path to ensuring lasting stability and peace in the Middle East. For his part, Witkoff shared the US perspective on the evolving situation and the ongoing efforts to give diplomacy a chance to contain the crisis. (MENA) M S H/
Middle East
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egyptian, Iranian FMs hold talks in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, June 21 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a meeting on Saturday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit hosted in Istanbul. During the meeting, Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's intensive diplomatic efforts in recent days aimed at promoting de-escalation, achieving a ceasefire, and highlighting the importance of pursuing a diplomatic and political solution to reach a sustainable agreement on Iran's nuclear program to contain the escalating tensions and prevent further instability in the region. For his part, Araghchi outlined the outcomes of his talks in Geneva on June 20 with the foreign ministers of the Troika (UK, France, and Germany) and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, focused on the Iranian nuclear issue. The two ministers agreed to continue communication and consultations in order to reach a resolution to the current crisis that ensures the security and stability of the region. (MENA) H A T/M S H
Middle East
3 hours ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM: Egypt ready to join development projects in Iraq
CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Saturday reaffimed Egypt's readiness to take part in development projects in Iraq, citing the experience and capabilities of Egyptian companies. These remarks came during Abdelatty's meeting in Istanbul with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, held on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meetings. During the talks, they discussed the outcomes of the January 2025 Egyptian-Iraqi High Committee in Baghdad, which produced 12 agreements to boost cooperation. Abdelatty said that the current regional challenges require stronger Arab coordination and reiterated Egypt's support for joint projects under the Egypt-Iraq-Jordan framework. He also called for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, warning of the risks to regional stability, and stressed the need for political solutions. He reviewed Egypt's efforts to help reach a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure humanitarian aid delivery. (MENA) H A T/M S H
Egypt Today
7 hours ago
- Business
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM, Saudi Counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional escalation
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty met with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Saturday, June 21, on the sidelines of the OIC meetings in Istanbul CAIRO – 21 June 2025 – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty met with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Saturday, June 21, on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meetings in Istanbul. During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty praised the strong fraternal ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his commitment to launching the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council and convening the Egyptian-Saudi Investment Forum. The forum, which will bring together ministers and prominent business leaders from both countries, is seen as a key step toward strengthening economic relations, in line with directives from the leaderships of both nations to elevate bilateral cooperation to new levels. Minister Abdelatty also presented Egypt's vision for the upcoming Egyptian-Gulf Investment Forum, to be hosted in Cairo later this year under the framework of the Ministerial Consultative Mechanism between Egypt and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The forum is expected to mark a significant advancement in economic integration between Egypt and GCC member states, particularly in sectors such as trade and industry, renewable energy, logistics, information technology, digital transformation, health, agriculture, and education. The initiative aims to foster new partnerships and cooperative programs across these critical areas. He further emphasized Egypt's strategic focus on localizing industry and technology, underscoring the importance of Egypt-Saudi integration in industrial sectors, especially those related to renewable energy and food security. Abdelatty also highlighted the various incentives and facilities the Egyptian government offers to investors in the industrial sector. The two foreign ministers also discussed regional developments, particularly the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Minister Abdelatty stressed the urgency of pursuing all political and diplomatic avenues to de-escalate the situation, calling for a ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations aimed at reaching a sustainable agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
