Egypt's top diplomat and Lebanon's PM discuss Israeli withdrawal in phone call

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a phone call on Tuesday over Lebanon's situation and regional developments.

• Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Lebanon's sovereignty and unity, and rejected all Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
• Abdelatty stressed the need for Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied Lebanese land and full, non-selective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
• Abdelatty voiced Egypt's support for Lebanese state institutions, including the army, in extending state authority across the country.
• The two discussed Red Sea developments and their impact on navigation, trade, and energy supplies, along with Egypt's de-escalation efforts.