Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Cairo viewed the deal as a significant development that could strengthen mutual trust, lay the groundwork for broader cooperation, and create conditions conducive to peace and stability at both the regional and international levels.
The statement said Egypt hoped the agreement would serve as a turning point in efforts to address other regional crises through diplomacy, contributing positively to security in the Middle East.
Egypt said it had worked in recent months, under the directives of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, in coordination with regional and international partners to help bring an end to the conflict and support efforts aimed at restoring stability in the region.
Cairo reiterated its longstanding support for resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiations, stressing that peaceful settlements remain the most effective means of de-escalating tensions and achieving lasting security and stability in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
The foreign ministry added that diplomatic solutions would help create a more favourable environment for cooperation, development, and economic prosperity across the region.
Egypt also expressed hope that the end of hostilities would allow the international community to refocus attention on the humanitarian and security situation facing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
The statement called for accelerating the implementation of the second phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which Cairo has repeatedly supported as part of efforts to secure a lasting settlement to the Palestinian issue.
The agreement between Washington and Tehran follows months of heightened regional tensions, intensive diplomatic contacts involving regional and international actors, and indirect negotiations aimed at ending the military confrontation that erupted earlier this year and threatened to draw much of the Middle East into a wider conflict.
According to statements and media reports, the agreement provides for an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations, mechanisms to monitor compliance, and a framework for addressing outstanding political and security issues through diplomatic channels.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country played a key mediating role in the talks, announced on Sunday that a peace deal between the United States and Iran "has been REACHED" and said an official signing ceremony would take place in Switzerland on 19 June.
Trump quickly confirmed the breakthrough, declaring in a statement that "the Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete" as he celebrated his 80th birthday. Trump also announced the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade, a move expected to ease concerns over global energy supplies and maritime trade.
Egypt has been actively involved in diplomatic efforts throughout the crisis. President El-Sisi and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a series of contacts with regional and international leaders, including counterparts from Iran, Pakistan, Gulf states, European countries, and the United States, urging restraint and a return to negotiations.
Cairo repeatedly warned that continued escalation could destabilize the entire region, disrupt global trade routes, and undermine economic recovery efforts.
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