The calls included Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.
The talks focused on the dangerous escalation in the region, with FM Abdelatty expressing Egypt’s condemnation of continued Iranian attacks targeting Gulf states and Jordan, according to a foreign ministry statement on Tuesday.
He called for an immediate halt to what he described as “unacceptable” attacks, saying they violate international law and the UN Charter and infringe on state sovereignty.
The ministers also reviewed ways to build on the Islamabad meeting and discussed efforts to advance regional and international action to end the war, ease tensions, and support diplomatic solutions.
They underscored the importance of closer coordination with brotherly and friendly countries to contain the crisis and prevent further deterioration, stressing that dialogue remains the only viable path to avoid wider regional instability.
Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts in recent weeks to de-escalate the regional conflict, positioning itself as a central mediator through sustained high-level contacts with regional and international partners, including the United States, Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and key European capitals.
Cairo has leveraged its established channels with multiple parties to push for de-escalation, including efforts to facilitate indirect engagement between Washington and Tehran and prevent further military spillover across the region.
Within this framework, the quadrilateral ministerial meeting held in Islamabad brought together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to coordinate positions and align diplomatic messaging amid the fast-moving developments.
During the meeting, the ministers stressed the urgency of halting military actions. They reaffirmed that dialogue and political solutions remain the only viable path forward, rejecting escalation that could further destabilize the wider region.
The talks also highlighted growing concerns over the broader implications of the conflict, including risks to global energy markets, supply chains, and food security, particularly as tensions threaten key maritime routes and energy infrastructure.
Participants agreed to maintain close coordination and build on the meeting’s outcomes through continued diplomatic engagement aimed at containing the crisis, preventing a slide into wider regional confrontation, and reviving negotiation tracks at both the regional and international levels.
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