Egypt and EU discuss de-escalation in the Red Sea
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed tensions in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa with EU foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas by phone. They called for continued coordination to reduce escalation.
Event / data period: 2026-10-06
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The foreign ministry spokesperson said the call also covered Egypt–EU relations and shared regional issues. The two officials called for respect for states’ sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.
They emphasized continuing coordination with the EU to contain crises and pursue sustainable settlements. The call was described as diplomatic contact; no joint operation or new agreement was announced.
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Call agenda
Topics of the call stated by Egypt’s Foreign Ministry.
| Participants | Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas |
| Call date | 2026-10-06 |
| Regional topics | Red Sea and Horn of Africa |
| Stated approach | De-escalation, sovereignty and continued EU coordination |
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