Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi held talks in Cairo on Thursday with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on preventing the escalating regional conflicts into a full-scale war.
The visit conducted by Araghchi, who is on a regional tour over Israeli escalation in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon, marks the first visit to Egypt by an Iranian foreign minister since 2013.
The Egyptian presidency said in a statement on its website that Sisi reiterated Egypt's position during the talks, calling on all parties not to expand the scope of the conflict, to stop the escalation of the situation, and to prevent the Middle East from falling into a full-scale war.
Sisi also stressed that the international community must continue to strengthen its efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, stop violations and aggression in the West Bank, and allow civilians' access to necessary humanitarian aids, according to the statement.
Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that Araghchi and Egyptian leaders called for strengthened consultations and coordination to end the suffering of the Lebanese and Palestinian people and prevent the conflict from expanding.
Egyptian political analysts say they believe that this visit marks an important progress in the relations between the two countries, and also reflects the common aspirations for peace and stability and concerns for current tensions among regional countries.
"This is the first visit by an Iranian foreign minister to Egypt in 12 years. This visit is of great significance, especially in the diplomatic and economic fields of the two countries. The two sides exchanged views on issues such as Palestine and Lebanon, which is conducive to jointly addressing regional challenges," said political analyst Walid.
Egyptian president meets with Iranian foreign minister over escalating regional tensions
Egyptian president meets with Iranian foreign minister over escalating regional tensions
