# Egypt and Saudi ministers discuss Red Sea security

> Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan that Egypt supports the Kingdom’s security. Their call also covered Red Sea navigation and the situation in Sudan.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-07T00:55:02+03:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-06
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The ministers discussed regional developments, the crisis with Iran and maritime security in the Red Sea. They agreed on the need to safeguard freedom of navigation.

They also reaffirmed support for Sudan’s unity and sovereignty and the importance of preserving its institutions. The ministry account described the call but announced no new security agreement.

## Data

### Topics of the call

Topics listed in Egypt’s Foreign Ministry account of the call.

Methodology: This block reports the call’s agenda and adds no joint action or new accord.

| Fact | Reported finding |
|---|---|
| Call date | 2026-10-06 |
| Participants | Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers |
| Maritime issue | Security and freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb |
| Sudan position | Support for unity, sovereignty and national institutions |

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## Sources

- [Egypt State Information Service, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs](<https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/fm-reiterates-egypts-condemnation-of-attacks-on-saudi-arabia/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-06)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:55:02+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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