Kazakh and Egyptian FMs discuss regional developments, de-escalation over phone
Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermeк Kosherbayev on Saturday had a phone talk with Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt Badr Abdelatty, Qazinform News Agency reports via the Ministry.
The talk focused on the ongoing situation in the Middle East and highlighted the importance of de-escalation and the settlement of all disputes exclusively through political and diplomatic means in accordance with international law.
The ministers also discussed bilateral cooperation and prospects for its further development, expressing interest in expanding trade, economic, investment, as well as cultural and humanitarian interaction.
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed that Egypt continues to be a safe destination for foreign tourists to visit, and stressed that the Egyptian authorities are taking all necessary measures in this regard.
The sides agreed to intensify exchanges of visits at the highest and high levels, and to continue regular dialogue between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
Previously, Qazinform reported Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the statement made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in which he announced that the Interim Leadership Council had decided to renounce attacks on neighboring countries.