Saudi Arabia and Egypt discussed developments across the region. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he discussed with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a phone call ways to further strengthen bilateral relations. “We exchanged views on a number of regional issues, particularly developments in Iran, Palestine and Sudan,” Abdelatty said. In a post on his official X account on Friday, Abdelatty said he also discussed with Prince Faisal “the distinguished fraternal ties between the two countries.” The Saudi and Egyptian foreign ministers also spoke by phone in mid-August. At the time, they praised the “depth and distinctive nature of the fraternal and strategic ties between the two countries” and reaffirmed their shared commitment to further advancing bilateral cooperation across various fields. The ministers also discussed the intensive efforts by regional partners, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to de-escalate tensions and contain instability across the region. They stressed “the importance of addressing existing regional security concerns, respecting the sovereignty of states and refraining from acts of aggression against them, and preventing the conflict from expanding.” They also emphasized the importance of ensuring the security, safety and freedom of navigation along international waterways. In June, bin Farhan and Abdelatty met in Cairo to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields. The two ministers praised the continued momentum in Egyptian-Saudi relations and their close coordination, reaffirming their commitment to expanding cooperation in ways that serve the shared interests of the two countries and their peoples. At the time, the ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to continued coordination and consultation on developments across the region.
