WANA (Aug 25) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Egypt underlined the need to continue consultations and coordination at bilateral, multilateral, regional, and international levels to prevent the escalation of crises and preserve stability in the region.

 

Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, and Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Foreign Minister, met and exchanged views in Jeddah ahead of the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers.

 

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest bilateral, regional, and international developments, with a particular focus on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by the ongoing blockade and Israel’s aggressive plans to intensify attacks and fully occupy the strip. They stressed the urgent need for effective action by Islamic countries to halt what they called genocide and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the area.

 

Araghchi highlighted the importance of mobilizing the collective capacities of Islamic countries to confront Israel’s hostile actions. He added: solidarity and unity among Muslim countries in the face of common threats—especially Israel’s expansionist policies—are of critical importance, and all available capacities must be used to strengthen collective cooperation and respond effectively to this regime.

 

Araghchi also briefed his Egyptian counterpart on the latest developments regarding the nuclear negotiations with the three European countries.

Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Iran and Egypt in Jeddah. Social Media / WANA News Agency

Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Iran and Egypt in Jeddah. Social Media / WANA News Agency