In brief
Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty conducted separate phone calls with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and UAE deputy prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ministers reviewed the growing risk of escalation and emphasized coordination through the Regional Four mechanism, which includes Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. This exchange was reported only by Xinhua.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and the United Arab Emirates’ deputy prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Xinhua.
In the calls, Abdelatty reviewed the recent developments that “are showing growing indications of a possible escalation” and urged both countries to intensify coordination to help contain the crisis, the ministry said.
The ministers also discussed the growing risk of escalation in the region and the need for coordinated action, including through the regional “Regional Four” mechanism that comprises Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
Only Xinhua reported that the conversations took place, with no other outlet confirming the exchange as of this update.
No contradictions or additional details have been offered by other news outlets, so the information stands solely on the Chinese state news agency’s statement.
The ministerial talks noted that the recent escalation risk has prompted calls for swift and coordinated diplomatic responses, and both sides pledged to maintain close consultations on a daily basis.
Under the Regional Four mechanism, the four countries have previously held joint ministerial meetings to address regional security, though no new agreements from this call have been announced yet.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that the conversations would help keep both regional powers aligned as they navigate the potential for further tensions in the Red Sea corridor, where several maritime security incidents have escalated in recent times.
Badr Abdelatty also said the ministers will continue to monitor developments closely and will convene virtual meetings if necessary to respond promptly to any mid‑region shifts.
