{"id":20747,"date":"2026-07-23T07:37:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=20747"},"modified":"2026-07-23T07:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T01:52:16","slug":"russia-and-egypt-call-for-diplomatic-solution-to-iran-crisis-at-manila-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=20747","title":{"rendered":"Russia and Egypt Call for Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis at Manila Talks<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n

The foreign ministers of Russia and Egypt have called for intensified political and diplomatic efforts to contain escalating tensions in the Middle East and resolve disputes through dialogue.<\/p>\n

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr Badr Abdelatty met in Manila on July 22 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meetings.<\/p>\n

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers held detailed discussions on the latest military escalation involving Iran and its broader implications for security and stability across the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The Russian statement described the current crisis as resulting from US-Israeli attacks against Iran. Both ministers stressed the need to prevent further military escalation and strengthen political and diplomatic efforts to resolve existing differences.<\/p>\n

They also underlined that any settlement should take into account the legitimate security and national interests of Iran and all other regional states.<\/p>\n

The talks indicated broad agreement between Moscow and Cairo on the importance of containing regional tensions, restoring dialogue and avoiding steps that could further destabilise the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The two ministers also reviewed current issues in the multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Egypt, including the schedule of upcoming high-level contacts.<\/p>\n

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing their strategic partnership, expanding trade and economic cooperation and continuing the implementation of major joint infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n

Key Russia-Egypt projects include the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the planned Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt considers the projects important for energy security, industrial development and long-term economic cooperation.<\/p>\n

Russia and Egypt have also maintained regular coordination through BRICS and other multilateral platforms on issues involving the Middle East, energy, trade, investment and regional security.<\/p>\n

The Manila meeting demonstrated that both countries continue to prioritise dialogue, respect for regional interests and diplomatic solutions amid heightened military tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

The two sides agreed to maintain contacts and consultations through their respective foreign ministries.<\/p>\n

Photo caption: Russian and Egyptian delegations hold bilateral talks in Manila on July 22. <\/p>\n

Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry<\/em><\/p>\n

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