Egyptian and Omani Foreign Ministers Emphasize the Need to Intensify Efforts to Contain Regional Tensions

Cairo, Aug 22 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi emphasized in a telephone conversation the necessity of continuing consultations and close coordination in the coming period, and intensifying efforts to contain tensions, prevent the escalation from widening, and prioritize political and diplomatic solutions that safeguard the security and stability of the region.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement issued on Saturday that the call addressed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to continue developing them across various fields, as well as the exchange of views and assessments regarding recent developments in the regional situation and issues of mutual interest.

The statement clarified that the conversation covered in detail the ongoing developments in the region, particularly those related to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

In this context, Abdelatty stressed the paramount importance of restoring normal navigation traffic and ensuring the security, safety, and freedom of passage through the strait, given its direct implications for the global economy, energy security, supply chains, and international trade.

He also underscored the importance of building on ongoing diplomatic initiatives to contribute to de-escalation and create conditions for a return to the understanding between the United States and Iran, and to resume the negotiation process leading to a comprehensive and sustainable settlement that enhances security and stability in the region. (End) A.S.M. / N.S.A.