Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New Capital.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the move as a positive step towards de-escalation and the containment of regional tensions, noting that the pause, alongside Tehran’s response, offers a critical opportunity to advance negotiations and diplomacy.
The US and Iran agreed to a conditional two‑week ceasefire shortly before President Donald Trump’s deadline for renewed military, with Tehran agreeing to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to shipping via coordination with its army.
Moreover, Egypt stressed that any agreements emerging from the diplomatic process must fully respect the sovereignty and security of regional states.
“Egypt underscores the utmost importance of respecting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and sisterly Jordan, and rejects any attacks or violations of their sovereignty,” the ministry said, noting that “their security and stability are inseparable from Egypt’s own security and stability, and any arrangements in the upcoming negotiations must consider their legitimate security concerns.”
Iran have targeted American assets in GCC countries in retaliation to the US-Israeli strikes that initiated the war on 28 February.
Egypt also underscored the need to build on the development through full adherence to a ceasefire and respect for freedom of international navigation.
The statement reaffirmed Egypt’s support for initiatives aimed at restoring peace and security, noting it will continue “its intensive efforts with Pakistan and Turkey in working with regional and international partners to enhance security and stability in the region.”
Abdelatty's call with Witkoff
During a phone call early Wednesday, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed “great appreciation for this important US step” in talks with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, highlighting its role in “giving diplomacy a chance” and working towards launching a “serious negotiation process” between Washington and Tehran.
Abdelatty said the move could help resolve outstanding issues in a way that achieves regional and international security and ensures freedom of international navigation, according to the ministry statement.
For his part, Witkoff “praised Egypt’s sincere efforts with Pakistan and regional partners” to advance a ceasefire and initiate negotiations.
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