Egypt and EU hold talks to prevent widening Red Sea tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas discussed Red Sea and Horn of Africa tensions in a phone call Monday.

• Abdelatty and Kallas held a phone call on Monday addressing bilateral Egypt-EU relations alongside regional and international issues.
• Both officials discussed rapid developments in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa and ways to reduce escalation and prevent widening of the tension.
• The two sides stressed respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for intensified regional and international efforts to contain crises.
• Abdelatty affirmed continued coordination with the EU to support de-escalation and sustainable settlements to regional crises.