Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati held a phone call on Saturday with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, as part of ongoing consultations on bilateral relations and regional developments, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khalaf.
The two ministers reviewed ways to further strengthen Egyptian-British relations across multiple fields, particularly economic, trade, and investment co-operation. They also reaffirmed their shared commitment to closer coordination in light of escalating regional and international security challenges.
The discussions covered the latest developments in the region, including negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, as well as the situations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan.
Abdel-Aati outlined Egypt’s recent intensive efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region in close coordination with regional partners, reiterating that diplomatic channels and negotiations remain the only viable path to resolving the current crisis. He stressed the importance of building on the declared ceasefire as a foundation for broader de-escalation efforts, expressing hope that the ongoing US-Iran talks in Pakistan would help pave the way toward ending the conflict.
On Lebanon, the Egyptian foreign minister reaffirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of any infringement on Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, or territorial integrity, reiterating Cairo’s full solidarity with Beirut. He also condemned the recent Israeli attacks, describing them as a serious escalation and a blatant violation of international law.
On the Palestinian issue, Abdel-Aati emphasised the need to fully implement the second phase of the US plan, including ensuring the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid as a precursor to early recovery and reconstruction. He also highlighted the importance of enabling the national committee for Gaza administration to assume its responsibilities in the next phase, alongside supporting the swift deployment of an international stabilisation force.
Regarding Sudan, the two ministers discussed the latest developments, with Abdel-Aati stressing the importance of preserving Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He called for a Sudanese-owned political process to end the conflict, and underscored the importance of a humanitarian truce as a step toward a sustainable ceasefire that would facilitate aid delivery and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.
The two sides agreed to maintain close coordination and continued consultations, reflecting the strong bilateral relationship between Egypt and the United Kingdom and their shared commitment to de-escalation and regional stability.
