Building on earlier diplomatic consultations, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty detailed intensified efforts on Wednesday to mediate US-Iran talks and prevent 'total chaos' in the Middle East during a Cairo media briefing. Discussions with US and Chinese officials highlighted economic risks and regional coordination.
In a briefing for regional and international media in Cairo on March 25, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's 'absolute solidarity' with Gulf states, Jordan, and Iraq against 'unjustified Iranian attacks,' linking Gulf security to Egypt's own. This follows high-level calls earlier in the week promoting dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
Abdelatty discussed a recent call with Massad Boulos, senior advisor to US President Donald Trump, who conveyed Trump's praise for President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's role on the Iranian issue. They addressed the 'dire economic consequences' of escalation, including navigation disruptions, supply chain issues, and inflation.
He also spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the 70th anniversary of ties, seeking to expand currency swaps and cooperation amid calls to contain the crisis.
On other fronts: Egypt condemned Israeli policies in the West Bank, advanced phase two of 'Trump's plan' with Gaza withdrawal preparations and Palestinian police training. For Lebanon, it criticized Israeli incursions, urged UN Resolution 1701 implementation, and delivered over 1,000 tonnes of aid. In Sudan, Egypt pushed a 'Quad' truce with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and US, rejecting threats to unity.
State Information Minister Dhiaa Rashwan noted full media coordination with Gulf states against social media incitement.