Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty held a phone conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as part of ongoing consultations and coordination between the two nations regarding regional updates and political developments.
During the call, both parties emphasized the deep fraternal and strategic relations between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, expressing mutual commitment to continuing close coordination on various regional and international issues of common interest.
The ministers discussed regional developments in light of the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran, stressing the importance of leveraging this step to reduce tensions and enhance regional stability in the coming phase.
Egypt's Foreign Minister emphasized the need to work towards rebuilding trust among regional parties, highlighting the importance of addressing the security concerns of the Gulf states through clear mechanisms that ensure the enhancement of security and stability, preventing the recurrence of conflicts witnessed in recent years.
Both sides also confirmed the importance of ongoing coordination and joint consultations to face current challenges and support efforts aimed at achieving peace, stability, and development, serving the interests of the region's peoples and enhancing regional security.
This call comes amid rapid diplomatic movements in the region following recent understandings between Washington and Tehran, with Arab countries closely monitoring the implications of these developments on Gulf security and Middle East stability, amidst Egyptian and Emirati emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy as a means to address crises and avoid escalation.