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Middle East
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egyptian, French FMs stress importance of restoring Gaza ceasefire, ensuring humanitarian aid access
CAIRO, June 27 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stressed the urgent need to restore the ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, as living conditions in the besieged Palestinian enclave continue to deteriorate. Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Tamim Khallaf, said that during a phone call on Thursday, the two ministers discussed recent developments in Gaza, following the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. During the telephone conversation, they addressed key regional developments and explored avenues to further strengthen ties between Egypt and France. Abdelatty highlighted the genuine efforts spearheaded by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to swiftly secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, underscoring the critical role of the international community in halting Israeli aggression in both Gaza and the West Bank. The ministers also addressed the issue of Palestinian state recognition, Barrot updated his Egyptian counterpart on preparations for the upcoming high-level international conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, which aims to promote a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the implementation of the two-state solution. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's firm commitment to a just and sustainable solution, grounded in the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with Al Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) as its capital. The spokesperson added that the two ministers concurred on the necessity for both Iran and Israel to fully comply with the ceasefire, stressing the importance of concrete de-escalation measures to pave the way for renewed political and diplomatic initiatives. They also commended the strategic partnership between Egypt and France, reaffirming their mutual commitment to consolidating bilateral ties in all domains. (MENA) R R N/
Middle East
4 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM discusses rapid regional updates with regional counterparts
CAIRO, June 23 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held a series of phone calls Monday with a number of his counterparts in the region on the latest developments in the region. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan, Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of Kuwait Abdullah Al-Yahya, Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi were contacted. The discussions focused on the rapidly evolving situation in the region, particularly in light of the blatant violation of Qatar's sovereignty. During the calls, Abdelatty voiced Egypt's full solidarity with the State of Qatar following the recent Iranian attacks on its territory. He underscored Egypt's condemnation of any infringement on Qatar's sovereignty and security, and rejected all forms of aggression targeting the sovereignty, stability, and security of fellow Arab nations. The conversations also addressed the implications of the attacks on Qatar and the broader threat they pose to regional security and stability, as well as the growing military escalation and its potential dangers. The Arab foreign ministers agreed on the urgent need to de-escalate tensions, exercise restraint, and coordinate regional and international efforts to contain the crisis and restore calm in the region. (MENA) A I E/R G E
Egypt Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt, Jordan warn against descending the region into greater chaos
File- Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi, on Feb. 1, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 22 June 2025: Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, received a phone call today, Sunday, June 22, from Mr. Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The call took place as part of ongoing coordination and consultation between the two nations regarding regional developments. The ministers discussed the rapidly escalating situation in the region, particularly the military tensions between Israel and Iran and the serious threat they pose to regional peace and security. Minister Abdelatty underscored the urgent need for de-escalation and a ceasefire, stressing that political and diplomatic solutions remain the only viable path to prevent a broader conflict that could endanger the stability of the region. Both ministers emphasized the importance of calm, self-restraint, and constructive dialogue to avoid further deterioration. They reaffirmed their rejection of any violations of the UN Charter or international law and underscored the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of states. They also warned of the grave risks of the region descending into greater chaos and instability amid the current tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American aircraft had conducted heavy airstrikes on several Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. 'A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow,' Trump said. In response, Iran attacked Ben Gurion Airport, the system's biological research center, and alternative command and control centers. Tehran added that it used guided missiles, capable of maneuvering the warhead at the moment of landing, and guiding until the moment of impact, and equipped with highly explosive and destructive warheads of various types. Since the outbreak of the war between Iran and Israel on June 13, Egypt has exerted tremendous diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in which hundreds of people were killed and thousands were injured. The war started when Israel, which has nuclear weapon and not a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), launched missile and drones towards Tehran and killed hundreds of nuclear scientists, military leaders and civilians to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon. Israeli missiles and drones have targeted several nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, Arak and Fordow, causing a minor level of radiation leakage in Natanz as it was reported by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Israel, which is totally backed by the US, seeks to be the only country in the region that has nuclear weapons. In retaliation, Iran fired hundreds hypersonic missiles and drones on Israel, causing severe damage to buildings besides the Weizmann Institute of Science, Haifa refinery, and the Gav-Yam Negev Advanced Technologies Park.
Egypt Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's FM, Iranian counterpart review outcomes of recent talks in Geneva
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty met on Saturday, June 21, with his Iranian Mr. Abbas Araqchi, on the sidelines of the OIC meeting CAIRO – 21 June 2025: Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty met on Saturday, June 21, with his Iranian Mr. Abbas Araqchi, on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting held in Istanbul. During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty outlined the intensive diplomatic efforts Egypt has undertaken in recent days to promote de-escalation and achieve a ceasefire. He emphasized the urgent need to rely on diplomatic and political channels to reach a sustainable agreement on the Iranian nuclear issue, in order to contain rising tensions and prevent further destabilization in the region. For his part, Minister Araqchi reviewed the outcomes of his recent talks in Geneva on June 20 with the foreign ministers of the European Troika (Britain, France, and Germany), as well as the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, concerning the Iranian nuclear file. The two ministers agreed to maintain open channels of communication and continue consultations aimed at resolving the current crisis in a way that safeguards regional security and stability.
Egypt Today
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to halt expansion of Iranian-Israeli war
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held two phone calls with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell on Wednesday, June 18 CAIRO – 19 June 2025: In line with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's directives to intensify communications to halt the military escalation between Israel and Iran, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held two phone calls with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and British National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell on Wednesday, June 18. They exchanged views and assessments regarding the rapid developments in the region. In his call with the French foreign minister, Minister Abdelatty emphasized that exerting concerted regional and international efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region is a must to avoid expanding the conflict. He warned of the extremely dangerous repercussions for the security and stability of the region if the military escalation continues, emphasizing that there is no alternative to political and diplomatic solutions to de-escalate the situation, achieve a ceasefire, and resume negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program. As for the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, Minister Abdelatty highlighted the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. He stressed the importance of consolidating efforts to resume the ceasefire, reviewing the role played by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in this context. He also emphasized the importance of alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians, ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid, and working to find a political horizon for the Palestinian cause through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the two-state solution. He expressed hope that European countries would recognize the Palestinian state, considering it a key pillar for achieving peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. Meanwhile, during his call with the British national security advisor, Minister Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation, underscoring the need to contain the military escalation between Israel and Iran. He pointed out the responsibility of the E3 group (the UK, France, and Germany) to open channels for dialogue and negotiation with the Iranian side to reach compromises that contribute to de-escalation. The French and British officials commended Egypt's efforts to halt the current escalation in the region and lauded its constructive efforts on the Palestinian issue. They agreed to continue to coordinate to avoid escalation in the region and utilize available diplomatic channels to de-escalate the situation. Since June 13, 2025, Iran and Israel have exchanged the launch of missiles and drones, killing dozens and injuring hundreds in both countries, besides bombing vital nuclear and scientific facilities. Iran said that most of the killed people are women and children, in addition to several nuclear scientists and military leaders.
