In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the goal is to reach a lasting settlement that protects the interests of all sides, eases tensions, restores trust, and supports regional stability.
The talks are part of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to back regional de-escalation efforts, it added.
They also fit into Egypt’s wider diplomacy to encourage dialogue between Iran, the United States, and the European E3 countries (France, the UK, and Germany).
Early this month, Abdelatty and Grossi also met at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia to discuss how to restart nuclear talks, as pressure grows for new sanctions on Tehran.
During the talks, FM Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s role in supporting dialogue and preventing escalation in the region.
Before travelling to Slovenia, Abdelatty held calls with senior officials from Iran, the US, the IAEA, and the European E3.
In June, Cairo hosted a high-level meeting between Egypt, Iran, and the IAEA after a report confirmed that Iran had stockpiled over 400 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent, close to weapons-grade.
The meeting underscored Egypt’s central role as a mediator, providing a platform for dialogue at a time of mounting international concern.
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