WANA (Oct 17) – Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, traveled to Egypt today, to engage in discussions on regional developments and to rally diplomatic support from neighboring countries in response to the ongoing violence and genocide perpetrated by the Israeli regime.

 

During a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Araghchi reviewed the current state of the region and expressed profound concern over the continuing assaults and crimes committed by Israel in Palestine and Lebanon.

 

He emphasized the importance of leveraging all diplomatic avenues to prevent further escalation of security issues and alleviate the suffering of the people in these areas.

 

Araghchi conveyed the greetings of Iran’s President and elaborated on the precarious security situation in the region, detailing Iran’s recent consultations with regional nations and some extra-regional actors over the past two weeks.

 

He stressed the necessity of mobilizing all regional diplomatic resources to increase pressure for an end to these atrocities, as well as to provide immediate assistance to Palestinian and Lebanese refugees.

 

In response, President el-Sisi articulated Egypt’s concerns regarding the current security environment, describing it as alarming.

 

He underscored the urgency of preventing further escalation, utilizing all available resources to halt attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, and safeguarding the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of all regional countries to maintain stability.

 

Both officials agreed to continue their consultations and discussions to foster mutual bilateral relations in light of the positive momentum in their interactions.

 

In related remarks, Baghaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, stated on social media that Araghchi’s dialogue with President el-Sisi was highly beneficial.

 

He highlighted the urgency of stopping the violence in Gaza and Lebanon, the potential for dangerously escalating insecurity that could engulf the entire region, and the critical need for prompt humanitarian aid to the displaced populations.