Egypt and Saudi Arabia have stressed the need to de-escalate mounting tensions in the region, rejecting escalation and the use of force in favor of political and diplomatic solutions.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan underscored via phone the importance of containing crises by prioritizing political and negotiated solutions, the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
They expressed opposition to the logic of escalation and the use of force.
The ministers also emphasized the need to continue diplomatic tracks and constructive dialogue in a way that supports regional security and stability and spares the Middle East the risks of sliding into further instability, the statement added.
The call comes amid mounting tensions between Iran and the United States, raising fears of further escalation and wider repercussions in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to strike Iran unless it agrees to negotiate a new nuclear deal, while Tehran has warned it would retaliate against any attack.
Their discussions also covered the ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli violations in the West Bank, and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan.
Israeli Violations
They reviewed developments related to the Gaza ceasefire agreement and the critical importance of implementing the commitments of the second phase of Trump’s plan.
The two sides further discussed the situation in the West Bank in light of Israel’s repeated daily violations in both the West Bank and Gaza.
Sudan Truce
On Sudan, the ministers reviewed ongoing efforts to support de-escalation in Sudan and stressed the urgency of reaching a humanitarian truce as a step toward a comprehensive ceasefire and the launch of an inclusive, Sudanese-owned political process.
They emphasized the priority of establishing safe humanitarian corridors and zones for innocent civilians, particularly in view of massacres and grave atrocities witnessed by the city of El Fasher at the hands of armed militias.
They stressed the need for the withdrawal of those militias to ensure the safety of civilians.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm and longstanding support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, the preservation of its national institutions, and its rejection of any attempts to equate state institutions with armed militias, the statement said.