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Egypt Leads Regional Talks for Middle East De-escalation Amid Rising Tensions

Egypt's Foreign Minister held separate phone talks with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Germany, as well as EU officials, to stress the urgent need for de-escalation in the Middle East. The discussions focused on advancing diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran to spare the region from catastrophic repercussions. Concurrently, Turkey's Foreign Minister warned that further military escalation could trigger serious, long-term social and psychological damage across the region. These diplomatic pushes come amid heightened tensions following a cycle of strikes between US-Israeli forces and Iran with its allies.

Key Points: Egypt Intensifies Diplomatic Talks for Mideast De-escalation

  • Egypt holds urgent calls with regional partners
  • Push for US-Iran negotiations to defuse crisis
  • Turkey warns of lasting social and psychological damage
  • Diplomatic efforts follow US-Israeli strikes and Iranian responses
  • Quadrilateral meeting planned with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
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Egypt intensifies talks with regional, international partners for Mideast de-escalation

Egypt's FM holds calls with Saudi, Jordanian, German, and EU officials, stressing dialogue to prevent regional chaos and advance US-Iran talks.

"prioritising the diplomatic path and resorting to dialogue represents the only way to prevent the region from sliding into full-scale chaos - Egyptian Foreign Ministry Statement"

Cairo, March 29

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone talks with his Saudi, Jordanian and German counterparts, as well as officials from the European Commission, to discuss efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

During the calls, the officials stressed the necessity of continuing efforts for "immediate de-escalation," emphasising that "prioritising the diplomatic path and resorting to dialogue represents the only way to prevent the region from sliding into full-scale chaos with unpredictable consequences," Xinhua news agency reported.

The talks also reviewed Egypt's efforts, in coordination with regional partners, to advance negotiations between the United States and Iran, "with the aim of defusing the current crisis and sparing the region and the world catastrophic repercussions."

Earlier in the day, Abdelatty left for Islamabad to participate in a quadrilateral ministerial meeting with his counterparts from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to discuss the ongoing military escalation in the region and efforts to de-escalate tensions.

Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday called for maximum restraint over the conflict in the Middle East, warning that further escalation could trigger serious and lasting damage across the region.

Speaking at the International Strategic Communication Summit in Istanbul, Fidan said the ongoing tensions risk worsening divisions and affecting countries with closely linked histories.

He stressed that the consequences would go beyond immediate destruction, creating long-term social and psychological impacts.

"This conflict could seriously deepen existing wounds and impact not only cities but also people's hearts and minds," he said.

Fidan warned that prolonged escalation could drag the wider region into instability, adding that similar scenarios had previously been avoided through diplomatic efforts.

Reiterating Turkey's opposition to further military escalation, Fidan called on all sides to exercise restraint and return to dialogue.

The diplomatic efforts came amid heightened tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran starting on February 28, to which Iran and its regional allies responded with attacks on Israeli and US interests across the Middle East.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The part about "long-term social and psychological impacts" is so true. We in India know too well how regional instability can affect ordinary people's lives and mental peace. Dialogue is the only way forward.
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David E
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, there's a sense of déjà vu. How many times have we heard calls for restraint, only for strikes to happen again? The US and Iran need to show more tangible commitment to the table.
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Ananya R
As an Indian, our priority is the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf region. Any full-scale war would be a disaster for them. Glad Egypt is coordinating. Hope our MEA is also in touch with these countries.
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Karthik V
The quadrilateral meeting with Pakistan is interesting. If they can sit together for Middle East peace, maybe there's hope for other dialogues too. A stable region is good for everyone's trade and security.
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Sarah B
Fidan's warning is stark but necessary. The "hearts and minds" line hits home. The human cost of escalation is unimaginable. The international community must back these diplomatic channels fully.

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