President El-Sisi Speaks with Sultan of Oman HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq

alhadath – cairo,

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi spoke over the phone with Sultan Oman, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said the two leaders discussed developments of the military escalation in the region. President El-Sisi expressed his condemnation of the targeting of the Omani Port of Duqm today. The President emphasized Egypt’s firm position advocating the prioritization of dialogue and peaceful means to settle regional crises, warning of the grave repercussions that could result from the region sliding into a state of chaos due to this escalation. President El-Sisi commended the Sultanate of Oman’s significant role in mediating and facilitating negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear file.

President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s full solidarity with the Arab nations that have been subject to Iranian aggression, emphasizing Egypt’s categorical rejection of any threats or targeting of the security, sovereignty, and stability of Arab states. The President also underscored Egypt’s full support for the measures taken by these countries to safeguard their security and protect their peoples.

For his part, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s position in support of resolving crises through peaceful means and its commitment to containing current tensions. He affirmed his pride in the historical fraternal relations that bind Egypt and the Sultanate of Oman. Concluding their call, the two leaders agreed to continue consultations and coordination between the two countries, in a manner that contributes to containing the current escalation and sparing the region the risks of instability.