In brief
On November 7, 2026, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel‑Aty called EU Senior Representative Kaja Kalas to discuss deepening relations and regional issues. The call covered preparations for an upcoming Egypt‑EU Summit, efforts to control tensions, and the importance of diplomacy to avoid new military clashes and safeguard maritime navigation.
On November 7 2026, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel‑Aty talked on the phone with Kaja Kalas, the EU’s Senior Representative on Foreign and Security Affairs, to talk about Egypt‑EU relations and regional developments.
The minister said the two sides are working to strengthen ties and that Egypt is preparing for the second Egypt‑EU Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Egypt next year.
They reviewed the current regional situation, focusing on the efforts to contain tensions, restore calm in the area, and continue diplomatic dialogue as the only way to prevent a return to military confrontation.
Abdel‑Aty also highlighted the importance of ensuring freedom and security of navigation through international maritime corridors, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
