Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional de-escalation in a phone call, with Egypt's parliament postponing a vote on military support amid ongoing Houthi attacks. This highlights the complex regional dynamics and diplomatic efforts to manage tensions.
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The Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional de-escalation.: The Egyptian and Saudi foreign ministers discussed regional de-escalation.
Egypt's parliament has postponed a vote on military support.: Egypt's parliament has postponed a vote on military support.
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are discussing regional de-escalation in a phone call.: Egypt and Saudi Arabia are discussing regional de-escalation in a phone call.
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Egyptian, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional de-escalation
18 October 2026 19:39 BST
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the importance of de-escalation in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Abdelatty said in a social media post.
Egypt’s parliament earlier postponed a vote on authorising military support for Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Houthi attacks.
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