Accelerated Egyptian communications to spare the region from a new wave of military confrontations

Rapid communications were made by Egypt during the past hours in order to “spare the region from a new wave of military confrontations.” Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati called his counterparts in the Gulf, Iran, and America.

A phone call took place between Abdul Ati and the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, to discuss the latest developments in the situation in the region, and the efforts made to prevent escalation, contain the current tensions, and prevent the region from sliding towards a military confrontation that will cast a shadow on the countries of the region and the entire world.

The two ministers agreed - according to a statement to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday evening - on “the necessity of moving intensively during the current period with the various parties concerned with the crisis to urge them to show the necessary flexibility and give sufficient time to the course of negotiations, in order to avoid the region from further deterioration of the security situation.”

During the call, on Tuesday evening, the two ministers agreed on “the importance of making every possible effort during the current delicate stage to push towards negotiation paths, promote wisdom, give priority to diplomacy and the language of dialogue, and work to reduce escalation.” Abdel-Aty renewed “Egypt’s complete rejection and condemnation of any threat to the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, as it is part of Arab national security.”

Also, Abdel Ati and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed, during a phone call, on Tuesday evening, the recent developments taking place in the region, and the fears that they may lead to a return of escalation and military actions again. Abdel-Ati also discussed the situation in Sudan, the importance of stopping the ongoing war, and launching a political process with Sudanese ownership.

Obtaining a meal is no longer available to thousands of displaced people in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after dozens of hospices (charity kitchens) were forced to stop working completely, or reduce their activities. Due to the lack of financial resources, while the number of people in need increases, in contrast to the decline in the ability of charitable initiatives to continue.

Israel is moving to position itself in the separatist region of “Somaliland” with the first ambassador handing over his credentials in Hargeisa, in a move that strengthens Tel Aviv’s presence in the Horn of Africa, and presents Mogadishu with political, diplomatic, and security challenges to preserve its territorial integrity, and confront the repercussions of this expansion. The move was met with Arab condemnation, and Somalia considered it a “violation of its sovereignty.”