Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in a trilateral meeting with his Omani and Iranian counterparts, Badr Al-Busaidi and Abbas Araghchi. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Foreign Ministry Facebook page.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Oslo Forum on Wednesday.
Abdelatty underscored Egypt's role in promoting regional dialogue and reducing tensions.
According to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty's remarks echoed earlier discussions held in Cairo with Araghchi and the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
On 2 June, during talks in Cairo with Araghchi and IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, Egypt and Iran agreed to launch a political-level track to enhance ties. They reaffirmed their opposition to military solutions and support for diplomatic efforts on regional crises and Iran's nuclear programme.
On Wednesday, Iran warned it would target US military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, amid rising tensions over stalled nuclear talks.
Although five rounds of negotiations have been held since April, President Donald Trump said he is now "less confident" about reaching a new agreement with Tehran.
During the meeting, the Egyptian Foreign Minister listened to his Omani and Iranian counterparts' assessment of the US-Iranian negotiations.
He praised the US and Iran's commitment to dialogue through diplomatic channels and appreciated Oman's mediation efforts.
During the talks, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's stance that military options are not viable solutions to the Middle East's ongoing crises.
He further stressed Egypt's support for diplomatic initiatives aimed at reaching consensual solutions that help bridge perspectives, reduce regional tensions, and support the security and stability of the region.
Meeting Somali National Security Adviser
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets with Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, on the sidelines of the Oslo Forum.
According to a separate ministry statement, later on Wednesday, Abdelatty met with Somalia's National Security Adviser, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, on the sidelines of the Oslo Forum.
The foreign minister reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to contributing to the African Union (AU) mission to support stability in Somalia as soon as possible, emphasizing that Somalia's security and stability are integral to the stability of the wider region.
Both sides also explored avenues for enhancing bilateral relations.
Abdelatty urged stronger cooperation across political, economic, and security sectors, emphasizing the need to boost trade and investment ties, building on the outcomes of the Egypt-Somalia Business Forum in Cairo in January 2025.
He also hoped that Somalia would continue to benefit from Egyptian training programmes that support capacity building.
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