Egypt and Iran announced on Monday the launch of regular political consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating on regional issues.
The announcement came during a joint press conference held in Cairo, where Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed key topics affecting their nations and the wider region.
Abdelatty revealed that both countries agreed to hold periodic meetings at the sub-ministerial level to explore deeper cooperation.
“There is a mutual desire to develop our relations, taking into account the concerns and perspectives of each side,” he stated.
Discussions focused heavily on regional security, with particular attention to the Palestinian cause, described by Abdelatty as the “foremost Arab cause.”
The Egyptian minister emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and the release of hostages.
Abdelatty also reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preventing escalation in the region and its support for indirect Iran-US talks, praising Oman’s mediation efforts.
Egypt upholds a vision of a Middle East free from nuclear weapons, underscoring the importance of universal adherence to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Araghchi called the talks “constructive and historic,” stating no major obstacles remain in Iran-Egypt relations and promising resolutions in the coming weeks.
He urged an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and linked recent tensions in the Red Sea to Yemen’s Houthi group, which ties its operations to the Gaza conflict.
Araghchi’s visit to Cairo is part of a regional tour including Lebanon, signaling Tehran’s renewed diplomatic engagement in the Middle East.