Algerian FM discusses Gaza with newly appointed Egyptian counterpart

Algerian foreign minister Ahmed Attaf spoke over the phone on Saturday with Egypt's newly appointed foreign minister Badr Badr Abdelatty. (AFP/File Photos)
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Updated 06 July 2024
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Algerian FM discusses Gaza with newly appointed Egyptian counterpart

ALGIERS: Algerian foreign minister Ahmed Attaf spoke over the phone on Saturday with Egypt's newly appointed foreign minister Badr Abdelatty.

The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that, during the call, ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in all fields were discussed. 

They also spoke about regional and international issues of common interest, especially the Palestinian issue and ongoing Israel-Hamas war as well as the situation in Libya.


Iranian FM calls Qatari counterpart ahead of nuclear talks

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Iranian FM calls Qatari counterpart ahead of nuclear talks

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani reiterated Qatar’s support for all efforts to reduce tensions
  • Regional powers have pushed for talks scheduled for Friday in Oman between Iran, US

LONDON: Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Wednesday.

The call focused on deescalation efforts in the region, according to Qatar News Agency.

Sheikh Mohammed reiterated Qatar’s support for all efforts to reduce tensions and pursue peaceful solutions that enhance regional security and stability, QNA reported.

He highlighted the importance of collective action to protect the region’s people from the consequences of escalation and to pursue diplomatic solutions.

Regional powers have pushed for talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.

Qatar and Iran share a maritime border in the Arab Gulf and the world’s largest natural gas field, the South Pars/North Dome Field.