Saudi Arabia and Egypt stressed on Tuesday the importance of containing tensions and preventing a wider escalation in the region, calling for intensified efforts to achieve calm and to prioritize political and diplomatic approaches in addressing ongoing crises.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty underscored this position during talks in Riyadh.
The meeting covered regional de-escalation efforts and developments in the Gaza Strip, Sudan, and the Iranian nuclear file, said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement.
On the Iranian nuclear issue, Abdelatty stressed the importance of diplomacy and creating conditions conducive to resuming dialogue between Washington and Tehran to reach a comprehensive and balanced agreement that addresses the concerns of all parties and boosts regional and international stability.
On Gaza, the FMs emphasized the need to advance the next phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan, ensure unimpeded humanitarian access, support mechanisms for running the territory, and pave the way for early recovery and reconstruction.
On Sudan, the ministers underscored the importance of continued coordination to reach an urgent humanitarian truce as a step toward a comprehensive ceasefire and a Sudanese-owned political process.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt have intensified their contacts in wake of the regional tensions. A phone call between their foreign ministers on Sunday urged the need to reduce tensions, rejected escalation and the use of force, and underlined the importance of supporting regional security and stability while preventing further deterioration.
Prince Faisal visited Cairo last month where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. They stressed the need to pursue peaceful solutions to regional crises, while preserving the unity and territorial integrity of states, particularly Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, and Gaza.
