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Egypt holds talks with Oman and Pakistan to reduce regional tensions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held high-level telephone consultations with his counterparts in Oman and Pakistan on October 18, 2026, to discuss regional de-escalation and stability.
In discussions with Pakistani Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of the Quad Regional Mechanism—comprising Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia—to foster security. Both ministers called for the resumption of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran to resolve ongoing crises. Abdelatty also reiterated Egypt's stance against any threats to the security of Gulf nations and rejected the use of maritime straits as tools for political pressure.
During a separate call with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, the ministers addressed regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Cairo and Muscat. They agreed on the necessity of coordinated efforts with international and regional actors to prioritize political and diplomatic solutions.
These diplomatic efforts occur amid heightened regional tensions following the failure to implement the 'Islamabad Memorandum' signed by the U.S. and Iran in June 2026. The memorandum aimed to halt military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but implementation has stalled due to disputes over maritime navigation. Additionally, the region faces ongoing military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen.
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Badr Abdelatty · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt · Oman · Pakistan · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Abdelatty rejected any threat to the security of Gulf states, stating it is an integral part of Egypt's security. okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Egyptian Foreign Minister rejected the use of maritime straits and passages as tools for political pressure or escalation. okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ongoing military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen has included attacks on civil aviation and energy facilities. alsaudi.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] Regional tensions have increased following the failure to implement the 'Islamabad Memorandum' signed by the US and Iran on June 17, 2026. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Egypt and Pakistan emphasized the need to resume diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the current crisis. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls with his counterparts in Pakistan and Oman to discuss regional de-escalation. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The discussions highlighted the importance of coordination within the Quad Regional Mechanism involving Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. alsaudi.news · okaznews.net