Cairo: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Tuesday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during his official visit to Cairo at the head of a diplomatic delegation. During the meeting, Araghchi presented a report on the progress of Iran-Egypt interactions at both bilateral and multilateral levels. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including economy, trade, tourism, as well as joint efforts to safeguard regional security and stability.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Araghchi also expressed gratitude to Egypt for its role in addressing Iran’s nuclear issue, particularly highlighting Egypt’s hosting of the joint Iran-IAEA meeting. This meeting was pivotal in finalizing a new framework of cooperation in response to attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Araghchi characterized this collaboration as a sign of mutual trust and understanding, urging it to be a foundation for further strengthening ties.

President El-Sisi expressed satisfaction with the positive trajectory of bilateral relations, underscoring the importance of continued consultations between the two countries to secure their national and regional interests. Moreover, the discussions between the two leaders included regional developments, particularly the situation in Gaza, Israeli actions against Palestinians, and recent aggressions such as Tuesday’s attack on Qatar.

Both sides agreed on the necessity of regional coordination to counteract Israel’s actions and preserve security. They emphasized that such cooperation is essential to maintain stability and peace in the region.