Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi received a telephone call from Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

During the call the Ministers discussed the close relations between the two countries and regional developments amid the current escalation.

They also explored ways to continue coordinating with relevant parties to support efforts to contain the escalation, create conditions for de-escalation and prioritise political and diplomatic solutions.

In a separate telephone call, Sayyid Badr discussed cooperation and ways to strengthen it with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

The Ministers also exchanged views on regional developments and discussed coordination between the two countries on international efforts and global issues of mutual interest.

Sayyid Badr also held a telephone call with Jean Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.

During the call, the Ministers discussed the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries and ways to strengthen them.

They also exchanged views on current regional developments and underlined the importance of reaching mutual understanding and consensus through dialogue and peaceful negotiations to resolve all outstanding issues.