Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has voiced serious concerns about escalating regional tensions in separate phone calls Saturday.
His discussions involved Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, highlighting precarious situations.
Abdelatty specifically pointed to the “alarming escalation” in southern Lebanon, fearing wider instability.
During his call with Rajji, Abdelatty cautioned against a dangerous “cycle of escalation” engulfing the region.
He firmly reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for the Lebanese state and its crucial national institutions.
Egypt rejects any actions that threaten the security and stability of the Lebanese people, he emphasized.
Abdelatty stressed the urgent need to uphold the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.
He called for the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces, enabling the Lebanese army to fully implement UN Resolution 1701.
The Egyptian minister insisted this resolution must be applied comprehensively by all involved parties without any exceptions.
In his conversation with Araghchi, Abdelatty addressed the swiftly evolving regional landscape.
He underscored the critical need to contain escalating tensions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen.
Abdelatty stressed the vital importance of exercising restraint during this particularly sensitive period.
He warned against any actions that could further exacerbate the already volatile situation across the region.
