Iran and Egypt foreign ministers discuss regional developments in phone call

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart held a telephone conversation in which the two top diplomats exchanged views on a range of issues, according to Mehr News. The discussion covered bilateral relations between Tehran and Cairo as well as the latest developments in the region.

The two foreign ministers also addressed matters described as issues of mutual respect, the report said. Both sides emphasized the need to continue political and diplomatic consultations in order to safeguard and maintain stability in the region.

The call is the latest in a series of contacts between Iranian and Egyptian officials. The Mehr News report did not specify the date of the conversation, the name of the Egyptian foreign minister, or further details of the bilateral agenda discussed.

According to Mehr News, the conversation focused on bilateral ties, regional issues and regional developments, with both diplomats underlining the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement over regional stability.