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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Warn Against Policies that Take Region to the Abyss

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (AFP/Handout/SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (AFP/Handout/SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Warn Against Policies that Take Region to the Abyss

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (AFP/Handout/SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meet in Cairo on Tuesday. (AFP/Handout/SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Tuesday against policies that take the region to the edge of the abyss.

Meeting in Cairo, they demanded that steps be taken to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon and for the humanitarian situation be addressed there.

A statement by the Egyptian presidency said the leaders discussed regional developments, starting with the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. They agreed on the dangerousness of the situation in the region, urging a de-escalation.

They called for respecting the sovereignty, security and stability of Lebanon and stressed the need for the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state in line with international resolutions.

This is the only way that sustainable peace and security can be achieved in the region, they added.

They warned that attempts to “erase” the Palestinian cause will only prolong conflicts in the region.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Sisi also reviewed developments in the Red Sea, Sudan, Libya and Syria.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bids farewell to Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, ahead of his departure from Cairo. (AFP/Handout/SPA)

Crown Prince Mohammed had arrived in Cairo on Tuesday on an official visit.

He held bilateral talks with Sisi ahead of expanded discussions that included Saudi and Egyptian delegations.

The leaders presided over the signing of the formation of the Saudi-Egyptian Higher Coordination Council that they will both chair.

Sisi underscored the depth of the strategic relationship between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, especially amid the threats facing the region.

He stressed the importance of maintaining joint coordination and cooperation to overcome the current instability in the region and Islamic world.

For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed conveyed to Sisi the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, underlining the importance Saudi Arabia places on bolstering ties with Egypt.

Upon his departure, he sent a cable to Sisi to express his gratitude to the warm reception.

“The visit and the talks that we held underscored the strength of relations between our countries and a joint desire to bolster cooperation in all fields,” he said.

The visit also demonstrated a keenness on maintaining coordination and consultations on issues of common interest under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Sisi, he added.

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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
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Iranian Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Peace and Stability with Saudi Arabia

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi (Reuters)

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran and Saudi Arabia’s mutual determination to establish lasting peace and stability in the region.
Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during his visit to Riyadh, Ravanchi emphasized that achieving this goal requires sustained bilateral and regional cooperation to address current threats and build a foundation for prosperity and security.
During his meetings with the Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eng. Waleed ElKhereiji, Ravanchi discussed strengthening bilateral relations in political, economic, and consular fields, and explored key regional and international issues.
He described Saudi-Iranian efforts as a “successful model of bilateral and multilateral cooperation,” aimed at fostering peace, security, and development on both regional and international levels. Ravanchi underscored the importance of historical ties and the principle of good neighborliness as the basis for advancing this relationship.
Following the second meeting of the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian trilateral committee in Riyadh, both Saudi Arabia and Iran reiterated their full commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement, according to a statement by the Saudi foreign ministry. The accord, mediated by China, aims to restore diplomatic ties and promote mutual respect for sovereignty and security in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and international law.
China praised the progress achieved since the agreement’s signing, including the reopening of embassies and increased bilateral engagement. It pledged to continue supporting Saudi-Iranian efforts to deepen their cooperation and maintain regional stability.
Ravanchi, who previously served as Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations and was a member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team with the P5+1, described the atmosphere of the meetings as “cordial and transparent.” He added that the three nations exchanged views on topics of mutual interest and stressed the importance of continuing this “positive and forward-looking process.” He also revealed “constructive and friendly” meetings held by the Iranian delegation with their Saudi hosts and Chinese counterparts, during which they discussed enhancing bilateral and trilateral cooperation and reviewed developments in relations over the past year.
One significant development has been the improvement in consular services. Over 87,000 Iranian pilgrims performed Hajj, and more than 52,000 completed Umrah in the past year, demonstrating enhanced coordination. Additionally, the first meeting of the Saudi-Iranian Joint Media Committee and the signing of an MoU between Saudi Arabia’s Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and Iran’s Institute for Political and International Studies further strengthened institutional ties.
The trilateral meeting also tackled pressing regional challenges, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The participants condemned Israel’s aggression in Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the continuation of humanitarian aid to affected regions. They warned that ongoing violence poses significant risks to regional and global security, including threats to maritime safety.
On Yemen, the parties reiterated their support for a comprehensive political solution under United Nations auspices. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve lasting peace in the war-torn country.
Saudi-Iranian relations have undergone a remarkable transformation since the signing of the Beijing Agreement. The reopening of embassies, including Iran’s embassy in Riyadh in June after a seven-year hiatus, marked a turning point in their ties.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Alireza Bigdeli described the day as a “historic milestone” in Saudi-Iranian relations. He expressed confidence that the renewed relationship would reach its peak, emphasizing that the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia opens a new chapter in bilateral and regional relations, aimed at greater cooperation and stability.