In a phone call, the Egyptian president emphasized to Pezeshkian that these brotherly nations have neither supported nor participated in the war against Iran, but rather contributed to de-escalation efforts and supported the Iranian-American negotiations aimed at reaching a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
The president expressed Egypt's aspiration to uphold the principle of good neighbourliness and to halt these attacks immediately.
He reiterated Egypt's regret over the current escalation and its deep concern about its negative repercussions on the stability of the region and the well-being of its people.
He also outlined the Egyptian efforts exerted to stop the current military conflict and return to the negotiating track, stressing the necessity of flexibility in this regard.
The Iranian president, for his part, expressed his appreciation for Egypt's efforts and for the Egyptian president's role in de-escalating tensions.
He affirmed that his country had participated in the rounds of negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program.
He also emphasized his country's commitment to fraternal relations and good neighbourliness with Arab states.
In the same vein, the Egyptian president discussed with the Iranian president possible ways to end the escalation, stressing Egypt's readiness to exert every effort to mediate and prioritize political and diplomatic solutions to the current crisis.
He also emphasized the necessity for all parties to respect international law and the UN Charter, as well as the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and to refrain from interfering in their internal affairs.
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