Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr Badr Abdel-Aty, reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Bahrain in confronting any threats to their security and sovereignty, including those posed by Iran.
He also emphasised that the security of the Arabian Gulf is an integral part of Egypt’s national security, and strongly condemned the recent attack targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Abdel-Aati remarks were made during two telephone calls held on Wednesday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, within the framework of ongoing consultations and coordination regarding rapidly evolving regional developments.
During the calls, the minister underscored the urgent need to intensify regional and international efforts to halt attacks against Gulf states and to prevent further escalation that could lead to widespread instability, with unpredictable consequences for regional and international peace and security, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Tamim Khallf said in a statement.
He stressed the importance of de-escalation, enhanced coordination, and unified action to contain the current crisis and restore stability.
He further highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and securing international trade routes, noting the strategic significance of the Red Sea.
In this context, he emphasised the need to strengthen coordination among Red Sea littoral states to preserve the security and stability of this vital maritime corridor.
The minister reiterated Egypt’s firm position that governance arrangements in the Red Sea must remain the exclusive prerogative of its coastal states, rejecting any external interference in its management, the spokesman concluded.
