FM has intensified contacts to consolidate the ceasefire between Iran and Israel

Upon the directives of president abdel Fattah El Sisi to intensify contacts with regional and international parties to de-escalate tensions, achieve calm in the region, and support security and stability in the Middle East, Dr. Badr Abdel Atty, the foreign minister, held a series of calls with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The contacts addressed the need for concerted regional and international efforts to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and to resume the diplomatic process and negotiations to reach a sustainable settlement regarding the Iranian nuclear program, in a manner that contributes to addressing concerns through peaceful means and achieving the desired calm and reducing tensions in the region.

The officials commended Egypt's efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, and its role in bringing viewpoints closer together and reaching understandings and common ground that serve the interests of all parties and achieve the necessary calm at this critical time, in support of security and stability in the region.

On the other hand, Minister Abdel Atty's call with Steve Witkoff addressed developments in the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, full access to humanitarian aid to the Strip, and preparations for indirect meetings between the two parties to reach an agreement.