CAIRO, June 18 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Wednesday that diplomacy and political solutions remain the only viable path to address mounting tensions in the Middle East, warning against further escalation that could plunge the region into chaos.

In a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Abdelatty underscored the urgency of achieving an immediate ceasefire and returning to negotiations as the sole route toward a sustainable agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

The two ministers discussed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Middle East. Both expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in Egyptian-Chinese ties in recent years and affirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in various sectors for mutual benefit.

Regionally, Abdelatty briefed Wang on Egypt’s efforts to defuse tensions between Iran and Israel and prevent the conflict from expanding further across the region, warning of severe consequences for regional security and stability.

Wang welcomed Egypt’s stance, noting the strong alignment between Beijing and Cairo on the issue. He praised a joint statement issued on June 16 by 24 Arab and Islamic countries, initiated by Egypt, which called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of talks as the only way to reach a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear file.
(MENA)
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