Egypt, Tunisia FMs tackle regional escalation in Cairo talks

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti co-chaired a new round of political consultations between Egypt and Tunisia in Cairo. According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf, Abdelatty stressed the importance of continued coordination and regular joint meetings between the two countries, praising the strong historical and political ties linking Egypt and Tunisia. During the talks, the two ministers discussed regional and international developments, including the current negotiations between the US and Iran. Both sides stressed the importance of diplomacy and dialogue to resolve disputes and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. The two ministers also reviewed the situation in Libya, underlining the importance of preserving the country’s unity and supporting a Libyan-led political settlement that ends institutional divisions and leads to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Regarding Palestine, Abdelatty stressed the need to implement the first phase of the proposed ceasefire arrangements and support efforts aimed at stabilizing the situation in Gaza. The meeting also addressed developments in Sudan, where both sides stressed the importance of reaching a humanitarian truce and supporting a comprehensive political process led by Sudanese parties. The two ministers agreed to continue consultations and coordination on issues of common interest.     The post Egypt, Tunisia FMs tackle regional escalation in Cairo talks appeared first on Egypt Independent.