Egypt, UAE and Cyprus discuss US-Iran negotiations in Cairo

CAIRO — Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Monday (25 May) with his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus to discuss ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

Egypt has urged a diplomatic solution to avoid regional escalation.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated that Abdelatty and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed rapid regional developments related to the US-Iran negotiation process.

During the call, Abdelatty stressed the importance of prioritising diplomacy as the only option to resolve unresolved issues and protect the region from the risk of conflict escalation.

He also noted that any future agreement must consider the security concerns of Gulf states to ensure Arab national security and achieve regional peace and stability.

In another phone conversation, Abdelatty and Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos exchanged views on the progress of US-Iran negotiations, broader regional developments, and ways to de-escalate tensions.

Abdelatty explained to the Cypriot minister Egypt’s efforts to de-escalate tensions through coordination with regional partners. He also highlighted the need to intensify regional and international efforts to push for diplomatic solutions, preventing the region from descending into a new phase of instability.

Meanwhile, the Cypriot foreign minister expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to create calm.

Iran and the US reached a ceasefire on 8 April after 40 days of fighting. Following the ceasefire, the two sides held a round of peace talks in Islamabad on 11 and 12 April, but failed to reach an agreement.

Over recent weeks, both sides have reportedly exchanged proposals outlining peace conditions.