Egypt, Saudi Arabia Coordinate On Regional Crises Ahead Of First Supreme Council Meeting

(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Monday agreed to intensify political consultation and coordination to address escalating regional challenges, affirming a unified stance on resolving conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia.

The agreement followed meetings in Cairo between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud. The discussions, which also involved Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, focused on the“deep-rooted strategic ties” between the two nations and preparations for the first meeting of the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council.

According to the presidency spokesperson, Mohamed El-Shennawy, Sisi and Prince Faisal emphasised the importance of peaceful solutions to regional crises to maintain the territorial integrity and sovereignty of affected nations. Sisi expressed Egypt's commitment to strengthening cooperation across various sectors and welcomed the ongoing arrangements for the first high-level council meeting to be chaired by the leadership of both countries.

On the conflict in Gaza, Abdelatty outlined Egyptian efforts to implement the second phase of a peace plan proposed by the United States. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf stated that the Egyptian proposal includes the formation of a temporary Palestinian technocratic committee to manage daily affairs in the Gaza Strip, the establishment of an international stability force, and ensuring a regular flow of humanitarian aid.

Abdelatty further rejected any measures intended to divide the Gaza Strip or create“new realities” in the West Bank that would undermine Palestinian territorial unity.

Regarding the Horn of Africa, both ministers expressed a“complete rejection” of unilateral actions affecting Somali sovereignty. They specifically cited Israeli recognition of Somaliland as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, warning that such moves undermine peace in a vital region.

On the Yemeni crisis, the two sides called for a comprehensive political settlement through inclusive dialogue. Sisi commended Saudi Arabia's efforts to host a conference for southern Yemeni components to discuss the“southern issue” within a framework that preserves Yemen's unity.

The ministers also addressed the situation in Sudan, underscoring the necessity of continued coordination through the“Quartet” mechanism. They called for a humanitarian truce leading to a comprehensive ceasefire while maintaining the integrity of Sudan's national institutions.

The Saudi delegation included Prince Mosaad bin Mohammed al-Farhan, advisor for political affairs, and Saudi Ambassador to Cairo Saleh bin Eid al-Husseini.

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