Photo courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The two ministers discussed the trajectory of talks between Washington and Tehran and the risk of further escalation, as well as coordination with Turkey and Pakistan under a four-country mechanism aimed at aligning regional positions.
Their meeting followed a broader quadrilateral consultation earlier that brought together Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to review developments in the US–Iran track and assess the regional fallout of ongoing conflicts.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for Gulf security, condemning attacks on Saudi territory and warning that threats to Gulf states’ sovereignty directly affect wider Arab security.
The ministers also examined the economic impact of regional instability, including disruptions to shipping routes and supply chains, as well as pressure on energy and food markets and oil price volatility.
They agreed to maintain close coordination in the coming period as diplomatic efforts continue to contain tensions and sustain negotiations between the United States and Iran.
The Antalya Diplomacy Forum marked the latest round of consultations under an emerging coordination framework involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Previous ministerial talks were held in Riyadh and Islamabad in March.
Egypt has intensified its diplomatic engagement on the US–Iran file in recent weeks, working with regional partners to keep negotiations on track amid “delicate” regional conditions.
The renewed push comes as signs of progress emerge. The New York Times, citing senior Iranian officials, reported that Washington and Tehran are finalizing a three-page memorandum of understanding (MoU) that could form the basis for a longer-term agreement, with a proposed 60-day timeline to conclude negotiations.
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