Foreign Ministers of Egypt and Saudi Arabia Discuss Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments - Sarmad

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the regional situation.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the call was part of the continuous communication and coordination between the two brotherly countries and consultations on various issues of mutual interest.

It added that the two ministers emphasized during the call the deep strategic and fraternal ties binding Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation mechanisms across various fields.

The ministry clarified that the call also addressed regional developments, including the crisis with Iran, security in the Red Sea region, and the situation in Sudan.

It noted that Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s condemnation of all attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its full support for its security and stability. The two ministers agreed on the necessity of preserving security and freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab strait.

The two ministers also reaffirmed their countries’ firm position supporting Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, and the importance of safeguarding its national institutions to ensure its security and stability, in line with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.