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Egypt Hails US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire
(MENAFN) Egypt on Tuesday hailed a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, calling it a “critical opportunity” to advance diplomatic negotiations.
The country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the temporary halt in military operations by the US, along with Iran’s reciprocal pause, presents a “significant opportunity that should be seized to open the door for negotiations, diplomacy and constructive dialogue.”
The ministry emphasized the need to reinforce this development through a comprehensive commitment to stopping military actions, ensuring freedom of navigation, and supporting all measures aimed at promoting peace and security. It also noted ongoing collaboration with regional and international partners to enhance stability across the region.
Egypt underscored the importance of “respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity” of Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Jordan, warning against violations and stressing that their stability is closely linked to Egypt’s own security.
On Wednesday morning, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to review the latest developments.
Abdelatty voiced appreciation for the temporary ceasefire and stressed “the need to give diplomacy a chance” while calling for serious negotiations between the American and Iranian sides to resolve outstanding issues in a way that safeguards regional and international security and guarantees freedom of navigation, according to the ministry.
He also commended efforts by Pakistan and regional partners and affirmed Egypt’s backing for initiatives aimed at achieving a ceasefire and launching talks, the ministry added.
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
The announcement comes amid rising tensions in the region. Since a joint US-Israel offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, more than 1,340 people have been killed, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf nations hosting US forces. Tehran also restricted maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
The country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the temporary halt in military operations by the US, along with Iran’s reciprocal pause, presents a “significant opportunity that should be seized to open the door for negotiations, diplomacy and constructive dialogue.”
The ministry emphasized the need to reinforce this development through a comprehensive commitment to stopping military actions, ensuring freedom of navigation, and supporting all measures aimed at promoting peace and security. It also noted ongoing collaboration with regional and international partners to enhance stability across the region.
Egypt underscored the importance of “respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity” of Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Jordan, warning against violations and stressing that their stability is closely linked to Egypt’s own security.
On Wednesday morning, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation with US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff to review the latest developments.
Abdelatty voiced appreciation for the temporary ceasefire and stressed “the need to give diplomacy a chance” while calling for serious negotiations between the American and Iranian sides to resolve outstanding issues in a way that safeguards regional and international security and guarantees freedom of navigation, according to the ministry.
He also commended efforts by Pakistan and regional partners and affirmed Egypt’s backing for initiatives aimed at achieving a ceasefire and launching talks, the ministry added.
US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
The announcement comes amid rising tensions in the region. Since a joint US-Israel offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, more than 1,340 people have been killed, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In retaliation, Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf nations hosting US forces. Tehran also restricted maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
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