Egypt, Saudi Arabia urge diplomacy to prevent renewed military confrontations in region

Egypt and Saudi Arabia on Thursday called for prioritizing dialogue and giving diplomacy more time to prevent renewed military confrontations in the region and their consequences, Anadolu reports. The appeal came during a phone call between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki said the two ministers discussed joint efforts to restore calm and prevent regional escalation in coordination with regional and international partners, including the US and Qatar. The ministers stressed the need to prioritize wisdom and dialogue, allow more time for diplomatic and political efforts, and encourage the parties concerned to engage in negotiations and demonstrate the necessary flexibility. […]