The call comes amid intensifying military escalation across the region, with Kallas warning of serious repercussions for global energy security and the international economy, while stressing the need to prioritize diplomatic solutions to prevent further instability.
Kallas, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, expressed strong appreciation for President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s efforts to promote de-escalation, highlighting Egypt’s sustained mediation efforts and its experience in managing the Gaza file.
Abdelatty, for his part, outlined Egypt’s position, calling for an immediate reduction in tensions and underscoring the urgent need for close coordination between Egypt and the EU to advance diplomatic and political solutions and prevent the conflict from widening. He also condemned attacks on Gulf countries, stressing the need to halt them immediately.
The discussion also touched on developments in the Palestinian issue, with Abdelatty condemning Israeli settler attacks against Palestinian civilians and their property in the occupied West Bank as a "flagrant violation of international law" that undermines prospects for peace.
He briefed Kallas on Egypt’s ongoing efforts to ensure the implementation of all provisions of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s plan, including the deployment of an international stabilization force and the entry of a Gaza administrative committee into the strip to begin its work, paving the way for the Palestinian Authority to fully resume its responsibilities.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts, including European engagement, to protect civilians and create conditions conducive to relaunching a political process aimed at achieving a just and comprehensive settlement.
Both sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation within the framework of the Egypt-EU strategic partnership, stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path to prevent the region from sliding into further instability.
The call comes amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and risks to global energy and trade routes.
Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent days to contain the crisis, with President El-Sisi leading regional outreach, including visits to Gulf states, emphasizing the need to prevent further escalation.
Abdelatty has also stepped up contacts with regional and international counterparts to advance de-escalation and promote dialogue.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Egyptian intelligence established a backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), proposing a five-day pause in hostilities as a step toward a broader ceasefire.
The effort, discussed in regional talks in Riyadh, contributed to a shift in US posture, with President Donald Trump signalling openness to diplomacy.
Despite these efforts, major gaps remain between Washington and Tehran, and ongoing military exchanges underscore the urgency of mediation led by regional actors, including Egypt.
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