Egypt and Oman Reiterate Importance of Continuing Joint Efforts to De-escalate the Region

Cairo, October 18 (KUNA) -- Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman reaffirmed today, Sunday, the importance of continuing their joint efforts, in coordination with key regional and international actors, to de-escalate tensions in the region, support de-escalation, and prioritize political and diplomatic solutions. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs said in a statement that this came during a telephone call between Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Badr Abdelatty and his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi, as part of the ongoing communication and coordination between the two countries. The statement clarified that the ministers discussed several important regional issues in light of the recent escalation. It added that the call also featured praise for the fraternal bilateral relations between Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman, and explored ways to continue advancing and strengthening these ties across various fields, reflecting the deep, distinctive historical bonds linking the two countries and their peoples. (End) A.S.M./N.S.A.