Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement on cancelling planned military strikes against Iran.
During a phone call on Friday 12/6/2026 with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Abdelatty expressed hope that this opportunity would be seized to reach a final agreement addressing outstanding issues through dialogue and peaceful means, contributing to de-escalation and strengthening regional security and stability.
The phone call comes as part of ongoing consultations and coordination between Egypt and Qatar regarding developments in the region.
It also follows the recent visit by the Qatari prime minister and foreign minister to Cairo, which reflected the depth of bilateral ties and the two countries’ commitment to maintaining close coordination on regional issues.
The two ministers reviewed the latest updates related to the Iranian crisis.
The pair also tackled the security concerns of countries in the region, particularly the Gulf states.
In this regard, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s rejection of any threat to the security or sovereignty of the Gulf countries, stressing that Gulf security is an integral part of Egyptian and Arab national security.
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Egypt IndependentIndependentCenter8 days agoEgypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty welcomed US President Donald Trump's decision to cancel planned military strikes on Iran. During a phone call with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Abdelatty expressed hope for a peaceful resolution to outstanding issues and emphasized the importance of regional security and stability. The conversation followed recent diplomatic interactions between Egypt and Qatar, including a visit by the Qatari officials to Cairo. Both ministers discussed the Iranian crisis and regional security concerns, with Abdelatty reaffirming Egypt's commitment to Gulf security as part of broader Arab and Egyptian national security.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral report of diplomatic statements and does not exhibit biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. It focuses on factual reporting of Egypt's response to Trump's decision and regional security discussions.
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- government Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty
- government Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
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