During the call, the two ministers reviewed avenues for expanding cooperation and coordination on regional and international issues within the framework of the political consultation mechanism signed in Cairo in June 2025.
FM Abdelatty underscored Egypt's commitment to advancing bilateral relations across various sectors, particularly economic, trade, and investment cooperation, stressing the importance of maintaining close coordination on issues of mutual concern.
He also congratulated Austria on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term, expressing Egypt's interest in enhancing consultation and coordination with Vienna during its tenure to support international peace and security.
The call also addressed developments across the Middle East, with Abdelatty outlining Egypt's diplomatic efforts to support the ongoing US-Iran negotiations and its coordination with regional and international partners to contain tensions and promote de-escalation.
The Austrian foreign minister also praised Egypt's role in supporting regional stability and reducing tensions through diplomatic engagement with its international and regional partners, according to the statement.
The two ministers agreed to continue strengthening bilateral relations and intensifying consultations on regional and international issues, emphasizing that diplomatic solutions remain the most effective means of achieving security and stability in the region.
Egypt and Austria maintain longstanding diplomatic and economic ties, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, tourism, migration, education, and multilateral affairs.
Political consultations between the two countries were institutionalized through a political consultation mechanism signed in Cairo in June 2025, providing a framework for regular dialogue on bilateral and regional issues.
Egypt and Austria have frequently coordinated on issues related to migration management, regional stability, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation.
Vienna also hosts several major international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), making it a key venue for discussions on nuclear non-proliferation and international security.
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