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Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional de-escalation efforts with US Middle East Envoy

Published: 23 May 2026 - 07:49 pm | Last Updated: 23 May 2026 - 08:13 pm
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QNA

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments, the US-Iranian negotiations, and efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region during a phone call today with US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wittkopf.

In a statement, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said that Abdelatty emphasized the importance of reducing regional tensions and avoiding the dangers of uncontrolled escalation that threatens the region's security and stability. 

He stressed the importance of adhering to the diplomatic track and prioritizing dialogue to ensure the security and stability of the region's countries and their people.

For his part, the US Special Envoy to the Middle East commended Egypt's role in supporting regional de-escalation efforts and affirmed his desire to continue coordination and consultation between the two countries in the coming period.