Saudi and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Discuss 'Phone' Efforts to Restore Calm and Prevent Escalation in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, discussed recent developments in the regional situation and joint efforts aimed at restoring calm and preventing escalation in the region.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that this discussion took place during a phone call between the two ministers, who reviewed efforts made in coordination with regional and international partners, including the United States and Qatar, to restore calm and prevent the recurrence of military confrontations.

The statement added that the two ministers emphasized the need to prioritize wisdom and dialogue, allow more time for diplomacy and political tracks, and encourage various concerned parties to negotiate and demonstrate the necessary flexibility to spare the region from the repercussions and risks of renewed confrontations, the negative impacts of which the region continues to suffer.

Both sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation, and to intensify movements and communications with various concerned parties in the current period, in pursuit of reaching a consensus on prioritizing the negotiation track and committing to refraining from taking any escalatory steps that could prevent the deterioration of security conditions or increase tensions in the region.