Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers 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 said in a statement that the call came within the framework of continuous communication and coordination between the two brotherly countries and consultations on various issues of mutual interest. It added that the two ministers emphasized during the call the deep strategic and fraternal ties binding Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various fields. The ministry clarified that the call also addressed 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 the security and freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait. The two ministers also reaffirmed their countries’ firm positions supporting Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, and the importance of safeguarding its national institutions to ensure its security and stability, in line with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.