In light of the escalation of regional tensions in recent weeks, the Egyptian role has once again emerged as one of the main pillars in supporting the stability of the Arab region and maintaining its security. Since the outbreak of Iranian attacks on a number of Arab countries on February 28, Cairo has moved on several political and diplomatic paths, affirming its firm position in support of the brothers and its categorical rejection of any violation of the sovereignty of Arab countries.
The Egyptian moves at the highest levels, whether through direct presidential communications or intense diplomatic activity, came within the framework of clear efforts to contain the escalation and prevent the region from sliding into a broader conflict that might threaten the stability of the entire Middle East.
Presidential communications confirm solidarity with our brothers
In the first official reaction to the rapid developments, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi made a phone call to the Emirati president on February 28, the first day of the start of the Iranian attacks. The call came to clearly confirm Egypt’s position in support of the United Arab Emirates and all Arab countries whose lands were attacked.
During the call, President Sisi stressed Egypt’s full solidarity with its brothers, stressing that Cairo categorically rejects any violation of the sovereignty of Arab countries or harm to their security and stability. This presidential message also carried clear political connotations that reflect Egypt’s historical commitment to defending the security of the Arab region and working to protect its stability.
Gulf security is part of Egyptian national security
On more than one official occasion, President Sisi reaffirmed one of the most important constants of Egyptian policy, which is that the security of the Arab Gulf states represents an integral part of Egyptian national security. This came during the annual breakfast ceremony of the armed forces, as well as in the forty-third educational symposium, where he stressed the importance of Arab solidarity in facing regional challenges.
Egypt also condemned in official statements the attacks that targeted vital installations in a number of countries in the region, considering that such attacks represent a direct threat to the stability of the entire region. At the same time, Cairo confirmed that it is making intensive efforts to contain the escalation and extinguish the flames of war, to prevent the expansion of the conflict in the Middle East.
A broad diplomatic movement to contain the crisis
On the diplomatic level, the past few days witnessed intense movements led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, who conducted an extensive series of contacts with a number of his counterparts in the Gulf states, Turkey, the United States, and the European Union.
These contacts aimed to coordinate international positions towards the recent military escalation, and work to mobilize a global position rejecting the attacks against countries in the region. Through these moves, Cairo also sought to push the international community to assume its responsibilities in maintaining regional peace and security.
In this context, Egypt participated actively in the ministerial meeting of the League of Arab States, where security arrangements and coordination among Arab countries were discussed to confront the current challenges, ensuring the preservation of stability in the region and preventing the worsening of the crisis.
Clear messages to Tehran: Respecting sovereignty is a necessity for stability
In a remarkable development, President Sisi received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the two sides discussed developments in the situation in the region. During the call, the Egyptian President affirmed Cairo’s firm position of rejecting all forms of aggression against the Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq.
Al-Sisi stressed that the stability of the region depends primarily on respecting the sovereignty of states and not interfering in their internal affairs, calling for the necessity of stopping the attacks immediately and working to uphold the principles of good neighborliness in a way that contributes to calming the situation and opening the way for political solutions.
Strategic expert: Egyptian moves reflect the constants of Arab politics
Strategic expert Major General Nabil Al-Sayyed said that Egyptian moves since the beginning of the regional escalation clearly reflect the constants of Egyptian policy towards our Arab brothers, stressing that Cairo has never given up supporting the Gulf countries or defending the stability of the region.
Presidential communications confirm Arab solidarity
He explained that the extensive contacts conducted by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi with a number of Arab leaders since the first day of the crisis confirm that Egypt is moving according to a strategic vision that considers the security of the Gulf states to be a direct extension of Egyptian and Arab national security.
Cairo refuses to infringe on the sovereignty of Arab countries
He added that the political messages carried by these communications were clear, as Cairo stressed the rejection of any aggression or violation of the sovereignty of Arab countries, and the necessity of containing the escalation and preventing the region from sliding into a broader confrontation that might threaten the stability of the entire Middle East.
Intensive Egyptian diplomacy to contain the escalation
Major General Nabil El-Sayed pointed out that the Egyptian moves were not limited to presidential contacts only, but also included intense diplomatic activity led by Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati through contacts with his counterparts in Arab countries and internationally influential countries, which reflects Egypt’s desire to build an international position supportive of the stability of the region and rejecting any threat to the security of Arab countries.
Clear Egyptian messages: Gulf security is a red line
He stressed that Egypt always adopts a policy of balance between supporting the Arab brothers and working at the same time to reduce tension and stop military escalation, explaining that Cairo is aware of the danger of the expanding circle of conflict in the region and the security and economic repercussions that it may have on the peoples of the region.
Regional and international communications to prevent the expansion of the conflict
The strategic expert pointed out that the history of Egyptian-Gulf relations confirms the depth of this interdependence, as Egypt has always stood by the Gulf states in various crises, whether politically, militarily, or diplomatically, which makes talk about Egypt abandoning its Arab brothers something completely far from reality.
Major General Nabil Al-Sayed concluded his statements by emphasizing that the Egyptian movements during the past days reflect Cairo’s traditional role as a fundamental pillar in protecting Arab national security, stressing that Egypt will remain a major supporter of all efforts aimed at protecting the stability of Arab countries and preserving the security of the region.
In light of these developments, Egyptian movements over the past few days appear to be a natural extension of its historical role in protecting Arab national security and preserving regional stability. Through presidential communications and intensive diplomatic movements, Cairo seeks to contain the escalation and prevent the situation from worsening in the Middle East.
