Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held phone calls with several regional and international counterparts to discuss efforts aimed at easing tensions in the region. On Monday, April 27, 2026, Abdelatty communicated with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the calls were part of presidential directives to exert efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. The foreign ministry released a statement indicating that discussions centered around rapidly evolving regional developments and the importance of intensifying efforts to support the US-Iran negotiation track and ongoing attempts to reach a settlement.

The ministers emphasized the necessity of adhering to a negotiating approach and continuing efforts to reach understandings among the concerned parties. This approach aims to consolidate a ceasefire, end the war, reduce regional tensions, and ensure freedom of navigation, considering the serious repercussions of disruptions on supply chains, international trade, and the global economy.

Abdelatty reiterated that achieving stability requires respect for state sovereignty and consideration of the security concerns of regional countries, especially the Gulf states. He stressed that dialogue remains the sole path to achieving peace, security, and stability in the region.