Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with several retired Egyptian ambassadors to discuss Egypt's position on the current regional developments.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the gathering forms part of ongoing efforts to maintain institutional communication and benefit from the accumulated diplomatic and media expertise of the retired envoys. During the meeting, the minister outlined Egypt's positions on regional crises, with particular focus on the war in Iran, underlining the country's intensive efforts to reduce escalation, ease tensions, and promote dialogue and diplomatic solutions.

Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's firm rejection and condemnation of attacks against the brotherly Gulf states and reiterated the country's full solidarity with the Arab Gulf nations. The session also addressed the current media sphere and its vital role during this sensitive period in articulating Egypt's positions, countering misinformation, and mitigating attempts to create division.

The minister stressed the importance of the media as a key partner in shaping public awareness. The retired ambassadors shared their assessments of the regional situation, prompting an interactive dialogue on measures to support Egypt and Arab states during this pivotal stage in the region.