Egypt FM reviews US-Iran negotiations in calls with UAE counterpart, IAEA chief

Ahram Online , Saturday 30 May 2026

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for continued diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran during separate talks with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, per the foreign ministry.

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The discussions focused on regional developments, nuclear non-proliferation and efforts to ease tensions through negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the foreign ministry stated on Saturday.

In a phone call with Grossi, Abdelatty reviewed the outcome of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), held in New York from 27 April to 22 May.

Abdelatty expressed disappointment that the conference failed to reach consensus on a final document, but said previous review conference outcomes remain valid, including the 1995 resolution calling for a Middle East free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

He described the NPT as the cornerstone of the international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament regime and stressed the importance of universal adherence to the treaty, particularly in the Middle East.

In a separate call with Sheikh Abdullah, Abdelatty discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between Egypt and the UAE and reviewed efforts to address regional challenges.

Both conversations touched on the ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Abdelatty stressing the need to support diplomatic initiatives aimed at reaching an agreement between Washington and Tehran.

He said progress in the talks could help reduce regional tensions and contribute to broader international stability and security.

The calls come as regional governments continue to monitor the future of US-Iran diplomacy amid wider concerns over security and nuclear issues in the Middle East.

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