Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE push for regional de-escalation

Summary

• Egypt has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts through a four-country ministerial mechanism involving Pakistan and Türkiye.
• The discussions also took place against the backdrop of continuing hostilities involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi group.
• The coalition had also announced the interception of four drones and three ballistic missiles launched towards Saudi Arabia earlier on Tuesday.

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Egypt has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to prevent further escalation in the Middle East, emphasising the importance of coordinated efforts through a four-country ministerial mechanism involving Pakistan and Türkiye.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate telephone conversations on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, according to statements issued by Egypt’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

During his discussion with bin Farhan, Abdelatty reviewed the latest regional developments and growing risks of a wider conflict. He stressed the need to prioritise dialogue and pursue political solutions to contain tensions.