Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held an extensive series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, as Cairo stepped up efforts to coordinate regional positions and push for de-escalation in ongoing conflicts.
During the high-profile gathering in Antalya, Abdelatty met with a wide range of international counterparts, including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo, and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, among others. Talks also included senior officials such as Miguel Ángel Moratinos and U.S. presidential advisor Massad Boulos.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across political and economic fronts, while also addressing fast-moving geopolitical developments. Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain regional escalation, emphasizing Cairo’s active engagement in mediation and dialogue initiatives.
A key point in the talks was Egypt’s support for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, with Abdelatty expressing hope that diplomatic efforts would culminate in a comprehensive agreement to end hostilities and restore stability.
Participants broadly praised Egypt’s role in promoting de-escalation and maintaining regional security under increasingly complex conditions. There was consensus on the importance of sustained coordination and consultation to prevent further deterioration and support peaceful resolutions.
In a separate high-level meeting, Abdelatty held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, alongside Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Turkey’s top diplomat Hakan Fidan. The trilateral discussion centered on developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations and avenues for closer coordination among the three countries.
Officials stressed the urgency of intensifying joint diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and bring an end to ongoing conflicts, reinforcing a shared commitment to dialogue as the primary path toward regional stability.
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