Egyptian and Saudi Foreign Ministers: Priority on diplomatic solutions and avoiding escalation in the region
The Egyptian and Saudi ministers emphasized the necessity of diplomatic solutions and avoiding escalation in the region.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed on Thursday the latest developments in regional conditions and joint efforts aimed at restoring calm and preventing escalation in the region. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this came during a phone call between the two ministers, in which they 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 exercise prudence and the language of dialogue, provide more time for diplomacy and political tracks, and encourage various relevant parties to negotiate and show 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. The two sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation, and to intensify movements and communications with various relevant parties during the current period, in pursuit of reaching a consensus on prioritizing the negotiation track and committing to refrain from taking escalation steps that could hinder the deterioration of security conditions or increase tensions in the region.
