Foreign Minister and his German counterpart affirm the need to intensify efforts aimed at de-escalation and containing tensions in the region
Phone call between the ministers
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Cairo – Khadija Hamouda
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his German counterpart, Johann Wadefohl, emphasized the need to intensify efforts aimed at de-escalation and containing tensions in the region.
This was stated during a telephone conversation between the two sides, held within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and discussing the latest developments in the region.
The two ministers underscored the importance of safeguarding the security of navigation in the Red Sea and ensuring the smooth flow of international trade, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
They praised the significant progress in Egyptian-German relations in recent years across various fields, expressing their hope to continue joint efforts in the coming period to elevate bilateral relations to broader horizons, reflecting the scale of shared interests and the level of cooperation between the two countries.
On the regional front, the ministers stressed the importance of coordinating regional and international efforts to advance diplomatic solutions to prevent the expansion of conflict in the region, and to work toward containing tensions to restore regional security and stability.