During the calls, the ministers reviewed ongoing coordination between Arab states to contain escalating regional conflicts and avoid what they described as the "dangerous consequences of continued escalation," which could drag the Middle East into broader instability threatening international peace and security.
FM Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart discussed the stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran, stressing the importance of resuming and sustaining the diplomatic track.
They said dialogue and political solutions remain the only viable path to resolving the crisis and preventing the region from sliding into unpredictable confrontations.
Abdelatty also reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states against any actions threatening their security and stability, while warning of the severe economic repercussions of continued regional tensions.
He stressed the importance of safeguarding navigation through international waterways as a key pillar of global economic and trade stability.
The Saudi and Egyptian ministers also stressed the importance of preserving Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, reiterating their rejection of any recognition of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, which they said violates international law.
In his call with his Qatari counterpart, FM Abdelatty discussed joint efforts to contain regional conflicts and emphasized the need for coordinated Arab, regional, and international action to support de-escalation initiatives.
The two ministers also reviewed developments in the US-Iran negotiations, agreeing on the importance of reviving the diplomatic process to help end the war.
They also expressed hope that all parties would adopt responsible and measured positions that rely solely on diplomatic solutions to resolve disputes and preserve regional stability.
The calls came amid a sharp rise in Gulf security tensions following a series of drone and missile incidents targeting Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the past two days, amid the broader regional standoff involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Saudi Arabia said early on Monday it had intercepted three drones that entered its airspace from Iraq, in the latest incident highlighting growing threats to Gulf security and energy infrastructure. Riyadh said it would take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The UAE has also faced repeated attacks in recent weeks.
On Sunday, Emirati authorities said a drone strike caused a fire near the Barakah nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region. However, no casualties or radiation leaks were reported. The UAE condemned the incident as a dangerous escalation and reserved the right to respond.
Earlier this month, the UAE also reported missile and drone attacks that struck areas near Fujairah’s oil facilities and disrupted inbound flights, with Abu Dhabi accusing Iran-linked groups of responsibility.
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