The calls come amid rapidly escalating military developments in the region, with Egypt stepping up diplomatic coordination with regional and international partners to contain the crisis and prevent a broader conflict.
Abdelatty reviewed the outcomes of recent meetings held in Islamabad within a quadrilateral framework involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, aimed at halting escalation and preventing the widening of hostilities.
He said Cairo, in coordination with Ankara and Islamabad, is working to establish a direct negotiation track between Tehran and Washington, prioritizing dialogue to contain the current confrontation and avert further instability.
The discussions also addressed the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict on global and regional economies.
European officials highlighted ongoing financial and economic cooperation programmes between Egypt and the European Union and progress in their implementation, noting the resilience of the Egyptian economy in absorbing external shocks amid rising global energy and food prices and supply chain disruptions.
Abdelatty said Egypt’s economy has demonstrated strong resilience due to structural and monetary reforms implemented in recent years, which have helped mitigate the impact of regional instability.
He added that Egypt has previously navigated similar crises and expressed confidence in its ability to overcome the current challenges, reaffirming the country’s commitment to continuing economic reforms and fostering an investment-friendly environment under conditions of security and stability.
Both sides agreed to intensify efforts to support de-escalation and to further advance Egypt–EU strategic, economic, and financial relations.
Abdelatty took part in a quadrilateral meeting in Islamabad on Sunday with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, where the four countries stepped up coordination in response to a fast-moving regional escalation.
The talks underscored that diplomacy and dialogue remain the only viable path to de-escalation, including efforts to launch a direct US–Iran negotiation track to contain the conflict.
The ministers also warned of mounting economic repercussions, particularly on global energy prices, supply chains, and food security, and agreed to maintain close coordination to support regional stability.
Egypt has positioned itself as a central diplomatic actor in efforts to contain the escalating regional crisis, leveraging longstanding ties with both regional and international stakeholders.
Cairo has intensified high-level contacts with key capitals, including Washington, Tehran, Ankara, Riyadh, and European partners, to prevent further military escalation and reopen diplomatic channels.
On Wednesday, the EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, praised Egypt’s mediation efforts and expressed confidence in Cairo’s role in containing the crisis, including in Gaza, during a call with Abdelatty.
Both sides stressed the urgency of diplomatic solutions and the need for continued coordination under the Egypt–EU strategic partnership.
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