Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments

Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Tuesday, to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the regional situation.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the call was part of the continuous communication and coordination between the two brotherly countries, as well as consultations on various issues of mutual interest.

The ministry added that the two ministers emphasized the deep strategic and fraternal ties between Egypt and Saudi Arabia during the call, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various fields.

The ministry clarified that the conversation also covered regional developments, including the crisis with Iran, security in the Red Sea region, and the situation in Sudan.

It noted that Dr. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s condemnation of all attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for its security and stability, while the two ministers agreed on the necessity of preserving security and freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait.

The two ministers also reaffirmed their countries’ firm stance supporting Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, and stressed the importance of safeguarding its national institutions to ensure its security and stability, in line with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.