Cairo: Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held discussions with a number of prominent Egyptian figures from political, intellectual, media, academic, and economic fields. Araqchi met with former Egyptian foreign ministers Amr Moussa, Nabil Fahmi, and Mohamed Al-Orabi in a traditional restaurant in Cairo on Monday.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian diplomat also toured the Khan el-Khalili district and its ancient sites, where he performed the Maghrib prayer at Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo. Araqchi arrived in Cairo on Sunday with the objective of discussing bilateral relations and regional developments.

On Monday, Araqchi had significant meetings with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and later with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. This trip marks Araqchi’s third visit to Egypt since taking office in 2024; he previously accompanied President Masoud Pezeshkian to the D8 summit in Egypt last December.

The efforts of Iran and Egypt are directed towards boosting bilateral relations, building on initiatives undertaken over the past two years. High-level meetings and consultations between the two countries over the past year and a half reflect a mutual commitment to improving relations.