Egypt and Turkey call on America and Iran to resume dialogue to end the escalation

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Egypt and Turkey called on the United States of America and Iran to return to dialogue and resume the diplomatic path through negotiation, as this is the only way to end the current crisis and put an end to the state of escalation that is severely damaging the interests of all countries in the region.

This came during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the meetings of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, according to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki.

The spokesman stated, in a press statement, today, Saturday, that the meeting dealt with developments in the regional situation, including the Iranian file, where Minister Abdel Ati stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts, supporting political solutions, and intensifying coordination and consultation within the framework of the regional quadripartite mechanism, in a way that contributes to reducing tension and enhancing regional security and stability, stressing the refusal to compromise the security of the Gulf states or to use the straits and sea lanes as a tool for pressure or escalation.

The two ministers reviewed the efforts made and the proposals put forward to reach an agreement that would contribute to containing tension and reducing escalation, stressing the necessity of returning to dialogue, resuming the diplomatic path through negotiation, and reaching understandings between the United States and Iran, as this is the only way to end the current crisis and put an end to the state of escalation that is severely damaging the interests of all countries in the region.

The spokesman added that the two ministers discussed the situation in Yemen and the importance of supporting national state institutions. They also renewed their condemnation of the unjustified attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The two ministers exchanged views on the latest developments in the Sudanese crisis, with Minister Abdel-Ati stressing the necessity of preserving Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national state institutions, and supporting efforts aimed at reaching a political settlement of the crisis that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people.

The discussions also touched on developments in the situation in Libya, where Minister Abdel Ati stressed the importance of supporting the political process, ending division, and unifying national institutions, in a way that preserves Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and stability.

The meeting also touched on developments in the situation in Syria, where Abdel Ati stressed the importance of supporting stability in Syria, and preserving its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, in a way that enables the Syrian state to carry out its responsibilities and maintain the country’s security and stability, stressing his complete rejection of the Israeli attacks on Syrian lands.

In this context, the two sides stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultation within the framework of the regional Quartet mechanism, and intensifying joint efforts to support political solutions to regional crises, reduce escalation, and consolidate security and stability in the region.