CAIRO – 18 June 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, to discuss reginal updates, including the ongoing dangerous military escalation between Israel and Iran.
According to foreign ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf, the call addressed the current military escalation and its grave consequences for the security and stability of the region.
Both top diplomats underlined the urgent need to de-escalate tensions and pursue political and diplomatic solutions, reaffirming that there is no military solution to the current crisis.
Minister Lavrov praised the joint statement issued yesterday by 23 Arab and Islamic countries at Egypt’s initiative, which stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire and a return to negotiations as the only way to reach a sustainable agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.
The two ministers also exchanged updates on their recent communications with various regional and US officials aimed at curbing the escalation.
The call reflected a strong alignment between Egypt and Russia on the necessity of de-escalation, containment of the deteriorating situation and the imperative need to prevent the region from sliding into widespread chaos; with both sides reaffirming that resuming negotiations remains the only viable path forward.
Moreover, the two sides reviewed ways to enhance Egyptian-Russian relations across various sectors, with both ministers expressing appreciation for the current level of bilateral cooperation and affirming their shared commitment to further strengthening ties.
They also emphasized the importance of continuing reciprocal visits to promote joint cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, and investment fields, to achieve mutual benefits.
Wed, Jun. 18, 2025
