Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed regional de-escalation efforts with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in a Sunday phone call.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nader Zaki said the two officials reviewed rapid regional developments and ongoing efforts by various parties to prevent a return to military operations.

Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s complete rejection and condemnation of the targeting of a Qatari company’s gas tanker in the Arabian Gulf, stressing that such actions undermine efforts to create a suitable environment for calm.

The two ministers agreed to maintain consultations and follow up on joint efforts to contain escalation and return to a political path.