Egypt and Saudi Arabia: Upholding Wisdom and the Language of Dialogue

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed on Thursday the latest developments in regional affairs and joint efforts aimed at restoring calm and preventing escalation in the region. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the discussion took place during a phone call between the two ministers, during 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 prioritize wisdom and dialogue, allow more time for diplomacy and political tracks, and encourage all relevant parties to negotiate and show the necessary flexibility to spare the region from the negative repercussions and risks of renewed confrontations, the adverse effects of which the region continues to suffer. The two sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation, and to intensify moves and communications with various relevant parties in the current period, in pursuit of reaching a consensus on prioritizing the negotiation track and committing to refraining from taking any escalatory steps that could worsen security conditions or heighten tensions in the region.