JAKARTA - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate telephone talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on Saturday (25/7) to discuss measures to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and maintain freedom of navigation in strategic shipping lanes.
In an official statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks were part of intensive consultations that continue to be carried out regarding the development of the regional situation and efforts to restore security and stability in the region.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of stopping all military actions and escalating the conflict as soon as possible. According to him, a political and diplomatic solution must be a priority to prevent the spread of conflicts that can have a negative impact on people in the region.
"De-escalation measures will strengthen regional security and stability and protect communities from the wider impact of the conflict," the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
In addition, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Both sea lanes are considered to have a vital role in maintaining regional stability as well as ensuring the smooth running of international trade and global supply chains.
He also reminded all parties to avoid actions that could threaten the security of maritime routes and disrupt the safety of international shipping. According to him, the stability of shipping lanes is the common interest of countries in the region and the world economy.
The talks come after an Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday (24/7) to discuss navigation security mechanisms in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
The situation in the Middle East is heating up again after US President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was no longer continuing. This statement triggered a new round of mutual attacks between the two countries, which impacted the disruption of shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz.
At the same time, escalation in the maritime route also increased after the Houthi group in Yemen banned ships affiliated with Saudi Arabia from crossing the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The policy triggered a retaliatory attack from the Saudi-led coalition, thus worsening the security situation in the region.
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