Egypt and Turkish foreign ministers discuss intensifying diplomatic efforts to contain regional escalation

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the two ministers emphasized during a telephone call the importance of continuing coordination and joint consultations between Egypt and Turkey within the framework of the Regional Quartet and in cooperation with Qatar, to intensify efforts and take joint action with the American and Iranian sides, thereby contributing to containing the current tensions and preventing the escalation of the confrontation.

According to the statement, the two ministers stressed the priority of favoring dialogue and diplomacy, and reaching political understandings that would prevent a recurrence of military escalation and its serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region.