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Sisi, Prince Sultan bin Salman Emphasize Strengthening Relations between their Two Countries

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman in Cairo. Asharq Al-Awsat
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman in Cairo. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Sisi, Prince Sultan bin Salman Emphasize Strengthening Relations between their Two Countries

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman in Cairo. Asharq Al-Awsat
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Prince Sultan bin Salman in Cairo. Asharq Al-Awsat

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Prince Sultan bin Salman, chairman of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage in Saudi Arabia, in Cairo, where they discussed means of cooperation between the two countries, and stressed the importance of strengthening the Saudi-Egyptian relations in various fields to enhance the Arab solidarity.

Official Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi stated that His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman conveyed the greetings of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince and deputy prime minister of Saudi Arabia to President Sisi.

Prince Sultan bin Salman stressed the strong relations between the two brotherly countries, and the kingdom's keenness to further strengthen them in various fields, according to the Egyptian statement.

Radi added that Sisi affirmed Egypt's pride in the close relations between the two countries and requested the transfer of his greetings to King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and the Crown Prince, highlighting the importance of strengthening the "ties at all levels; thus, enhancing the Arab solidarity in the face of the various challenges in the Arab region".

Radi said that during the meeting both parties discussed the "means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the cultural field, as well as means of restoration of historical sites and preservation of heritage, stressing the importance of continuing the intensive coordination and consultation between the two countries in various issues in the framework of their strategic partnership."

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Arab Solidarity with Qatar After Iranian Missile Strike

Interceptor missiles are fired, after Iran's armed forces say they targeted the Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Interceptor missiles are fired, after Iran's armed forces say they targeted the Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
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Arab Solidarity with Qatar After Iranian Missile Strike

Interceptor missiles are fired, after Iran's armed forces say they targeted the Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Interceptor missiles are fired, after Iran's armed forces say they targeted the Al-Udeid base in a missile attack, as seen from Doha, Qatar, June 23, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

In a unified show of Arab solidarity, several Gulf and regional nations strongly condemned Iran’s missile strike on Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, denouncing it as a flagrant violation of international law, regional sovereignty, and the principles of good neighborliness.

Saudi Arabia led the regional response, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issuing a sharply worded statement condemning the strike as an “unjustifiable and unacceptable act” that violated international norms. Riyadh reaffirmed its full support for Qatar, pledging to mobilize all available resources to assist its Gulf neighbor in any measures it deems necessary.

Bahrain echoed the Kingdom’s stance, condemning the IRGC’s aggression as a clear breach of Qatari sovereignty and airspace. Manama’s Foreign Ministry emphasized the “bond of brotherhood and blood” that ties Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, urging restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes while affirming its unwavering support for Doha.

The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack in the strongest terms, calling it a blatant violation of Qatari sovereignty and a dangerous escalation. The UAE’s Foreign Ministry expressed full solidarity with Qatar and underscored the importance of protecting civilians and maintaining regional stability. It warned that continued military provocations could lead the region into dangerous and irreversible consequences.

For its part, Kuwait described the strike as a “grave breach” of Qatari airspace and sovereignty. The Foreign Ministry declared its total support for Qatar’s leadership and people, backing their right to respond appropriately to such an attack. Kuwait also offered to mobilize its full capabilities to support its Gulf partner.

Oman, while emphasizing its commitment to de-escalation, also denounced Iran’s strike as a violation of the sovereignty of a fellow GCC member. Muscat pointed to Israel’s earlier unlawful strike on Iranian territory as a trigger for the current escalation and warned that expanding the conflict would only lead to greater instability and humanitarian suffering.

Iraq expressed deep concern about the intensifying regional conflict. Its Foreign Ministry called for immediate restraint, warning that the Iranian strike marked a dangerous turning point that could draw more actors into an already volatile confrontation.

The Secretary-General of the GCC, Jassim Al-Budaiwi, issued a strong statement condemning the Iranian missile attack as a violation of Qatari sovereignty and a threat to the collective security of the Gulf states. He stressed that Qatar’s security is inseparable from that of the entire GCC and called on the international community and the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable for its destabilizing actions.