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Iranian foreign minister arrives in Egypt amid tensions with Israel

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 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Cairo late Wednesday, according to an announcement from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on X. His visit comes amid heightened anticipation of an Israeli strike on Iran following a retaliatory missile attack by Tehran against Israel earlier this month. Baghaei shared a picture of Araghchi’s arrival in Cairo, saying, “We just arrived in Cairo. Iran and Egypt are significant countries with rich histories and civilizations, and they are influential players in the region.” He added that “important discussions will take place on Thursday with senior officials in Egypt.” The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, reported Araghchi’s arrival as part of a regional tour to meet senior Egyptian officials, noting a formal reception. IRNA pointed out that the last visit by a senior Iranian official to Egypt occurred 14 years ago when Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the late Iranian foreign minister, traveled to the Egyptian capital for the inauguration of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Cairo is the eighth stop on Araghchi’s tour, which began two weeks ago “to coordinate efforts aimed at halting the crimes of the Zionist entity and activating a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon,” according to IRNA. The top diplomat’s visit is his first since he assumed his foreign minister’s post two months ago. He arrived from Jordan and is expected to visit Türkiye, following stops in Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq and Oman. Earlier Wednesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty disclosed in statements that Araghchi’s visit is part of “Egyptian efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.” Regional tensions have escalated due to Israel’s brutal offensive on the Gaza Strip, which has killed more than 42,400 people, mostly women and children, following a Hamas attack last year. The conflict has spread to Lebanon, with Israel launching deadly strikes across the country, which have killed more than 1,500 people and injured over 4,500 others since last month.

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Egypt, Spain renew calls for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon

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Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares Bueno renewed calls for cease-fires in Gaza and Lebanon during a meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, October 16. Abdelatty emphasized that true security and peace cannot be achieved without addressing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, stating, “There is no security or stability in this region without the establishment of a Palestinian state.” Albares echoed the sentiment, advocating for an “immediate permanent cease-fire in Gaza and a truce in Lebanon,” stressing that Spain, along with Egypt and other international partners, has consistently called for these measures since the outbreak of violence. Spain is one of three European countries to have recognized Palestine as a state and has recently urged the EU to reconsider its trade relations with Israel. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also called for an end to arms exports to Israel.

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia call for cease-fire in Gaza, Lebanon

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday called for “steps towards de-escalation” and a cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon. During a meeting, the two leaders emphasized that “the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions, is the only path to achieving sustainable ceasefire, peace, and security in the region,” said the Egyptian Presidency in a statement. Al-Sisi and bin Salman called for “steps towards de-escalation, including a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, as well as addressing the worsening humanitarian conditions, and halting policies that push the region to the brink of further conflict.” “Attempts to liquidate the Palestinian cause would lead to the continuation of conflict in the region,” they pointed out. The two leaders also discussed several regional issues, with a focus on the security of the Red Sea region, as well as the situations in Sudan, Libya, and Syria. They agreed to form an Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council and signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments between the two countries, according to the statement. Earlier, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday upon arrival at Cairo airport. On Sept. 16, bin Salman met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly in Riyadh to discuss enhancing cooperation between the two countries. In June 2022, during a visit to Egypt, bin Salman held talks with Sisi during which they affirmed their shared stance and common destiny, culminating in the signing of 14 investment agreements. In November 2023, the Egyptian president and the Saudi crown prince met in Riyadh and called on the international community to intervene to halt Israeli military escalation in the Gaza Strip.

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