Cairo:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty engaged in a telephone conversation with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday, October 26, 2026. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional developments.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the call is part of ongoing consultations between Egypt and the UAE to coordinate on mutual interests. Both ministers reviewed various aspects of their countries' relations and discussed the Middle Eastern developments amid indications of a serious military escalation.

The foreign ministers emphasized the necessity of intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and manage tensions. Additionally, they discussed the UAE's nomination of Lana Nusseibeh for the position of United Nations secretary-general.

Abdelatty praised Nusseibeh's capabilities and extensive experience in multilateral diplomacy, highlighting Egypt's support for her nomination, which reflects the close ties between the two nations. He noted her distinction as the first Arab woman to be nominated for this high-level UN role, commending her qualifications and competence for the position.