Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed their shared firm rejection of the Israeli Ministerial Council's decision to draw up a plan to reoccupy the Gaza Strip and expand ongoing aggression. The ministers criticized this move as an attempt to entrench illegal occupation of Palestinian territories, continue genocide against defenseless Palestinian people, and undermine their right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state, in violation of international law and humanitarian law.

According to State Information Service Egypt, during a phone call on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the two ministers engaged in regular consultation and coordination between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, focusing on regional issues, particularly the situation in Gaza. The discussion also highlighted the strengthening bilateral relations, with both ministers praising the steadily developing ties at all levels.

The ministers expressed their commitment to enhancing joint cooperation to meet the aspirations of the two nations for comprehensive and sustainable development. Political and security developments in the region, including the situation in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli aggression, were key points of discussion.

The Egyptian foreign minister detailed Egypt's efforts, in collaboration with the US and Qatar, to reach a deal ensuring the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, ending the Palestinian bloodshed, and guaranteeing unhindered access for humanitarian aid.

The ministers agreed on the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and the unimpeded delivery of urgent humanitarian, relief, and medical aid. They also called for an end to policies exacerbating conflict and extremism.

Additionally, the ministers emphasized the need to protect civilians and enable the Palestinian people to exercise their right to self-determination, aiming for the establishment of an independent state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The call also covered the broader regional situation, with discussions on ongoing crises in Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon. They agreed on the importance of maintaining close coordination and emphasized joint Arab efforts to support regional security and stability.