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During the meeting, the ministers discussed the latest regional developments.
The foreign ministers of the eight countries condemned the ongoing Israeli violations, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a Monday phone call with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss regional developments.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced it will host an international meeting to discuss a Kingdom-led initiative establishing a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at securing navigation in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden.
Egypt said the attacks constitute unacceptable assaults on the sovereignty of states and civilian and vital facilities, a flagrant violation of international law.
Egypt strongly condemned on Monday Iranian drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, warning that such actions violate the Kingdom's security and threaten broader regional stability.
The ministers called for prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions to the crisis and enhancing coordination and consultation among Arab countries to help preserve regional security and stability.
Egypt has strongly condemned recent threats targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affirming its categorical rejection of any escalation that threatens the Kingdom's security or regional stability.
Egypt has expressed its deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following a helicopter crash in Ras Tanura region that claimed a number of lives.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi offered his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The regional Quartet comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey stands as a collaborative consultative platform dedicated to enhancing Middle East security and lowering escalations, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said.
They stressed that these efforts should take into account the concerns of countries in the region, particularly regarding the security and stability of the Gulf Arab states and Arab Mashriq, with a view to strengthening collective security and promoting long-term regional stability.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with the foreign ministers of these countries, who met in Cairo for the fourth meeting of the quadrilateral grouping to discuss regional crises, according to the Presidency.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said that Egypt would continue working with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and other Arab and regional states to support implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU).
The quadrilateral meeting is being held in Cairo, coincidencing with a round of diplomatic talks and quadrilateral negotiations (involving the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan) in Switzerland’s Bürgenstock to discuss the mechanism of implementing the MoU.
An extended meeting between the four foreign ministers will follow, according to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly met on Tuesday with officials from Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power to discuss a framework for executing seawater desalination projects.
The two sides highlighted the importance of coordinating their positions in international forums, particularly regarding the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). They stressed that such cooperation would serve the interests of both countries and contribute to broader regional objectives.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, held phone calls on Friday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.
Millions of pilgrims gather at Arafat as Saudi authorities intensify heat safety measures during Hajj.
