Egypt’s Foreign Minister held a phone call Friday with the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East to review a range of pressing regional developments, including nuclear negotiations with Iran and the evolving situation in Gaza.
The call between Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, and Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East, comes amid intensified diplomatic activity across the region and reflects what officials described as ongoing consultation on matters of shared concern.
According to diplomatic sources, the discussion addressed the most recent round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, held in Geneva, concerning Tehran’s nuclear program.
Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s longstanding position in support of diplomatic solutions aimed at resolving outstanding issues related to Iran’s nuclear file. He emphasized Cairo’s preference for sustained negotiations over escalation, warning that further tensions could destabilize an already fragile regional landscape.
Egypt, he noted, remains committed to encouraging dialogue and compromise, stressing the importance of reaching balanced solutions that safeguard the interests of all parties while preventing broader confrontation.
Cairo has consistently positioned itself as an advocate for political settlements in regional disputes, viewing diplomacy as essential to containing crises that risk spilling beyond national borders.
The phone call also examined the situation in Gaza following the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council in Washington on February 19. Discussions centered on implementing the second phase of a U.S.-proposed plan aimed at consolidating ceasefire arrangements and establishing mechanisms for governance and recovery in the enclave.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the urgency of advancing the plan’s next stage, including full support for the national committee tasked with administering Gaza. He also stressed the importance of deploying an international stabilization force to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreement, a move Egyptian officials view as critical to paving the way for early recovery and large-scale reconstruction efforts.
Equally vital, Abdelatty said, is the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian and relief aid into all areas of Gaza, warning that any disruption could exacerbate humanitarian conditions and undermine fragile gains on the ground.
Egypt has played a central mediating role in previous ceasefire negotiations and remains deeply engaged in efforts to prevent renewed escalation, particularly given its geographic proximity to the enclave and longstanding security interests.
On his part, Witkoff praised what he described as Egypt’s “pivotal role” in promoting regional security and stability. He commended Cairo’s sustained diplomatic efforts to contain crises and advance political solutions capable of easing tensions across multiple flashpoints.
The conversation underscores the strategic depth of U.S.–Egyptian relations at a moment when the Middle East faces overlapping challenges — from nuclear diplomacy to post-conflict stabilization efforts.
As negotiations continue on several fronts, both sides appear intent on maintaining close coordination, betting that sustained engagement and diplomatic persistence offer the best path toward de-escalation and longer-term stability in a volatile region.
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