Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati held a telephone conversation on Monday with U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to review the trajectory of ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran and efforts to ease regional tensions.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Tamim Khalaf stated that the call focused on assessing the current state of U.S.–Iran talks and proposals under consideration by the parties involved. Abdel-Aati underscored the importance of maintaining the negotiating track as a means to consolidate the ceasefire and advance toward ending the conflict.
The minister emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue remain the most effective path to strengthening regional security and stability. He highlighted the need to address the security concerns of Gulf states and affirmed Egypt’s commitment to continue working closely with regional and international partners to push forward political solutions that safeguard peace and stability across the Middle East.
