Egypt’s top diplomat, Badr Abdelatty, is busy working the phones to keep the Middle East from boiling over. In recent conversations with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister and the EU’s foreign policy chief, Abdelatty stressed that we need more diplomacy, not conflict. The main focus? Keeping the Red Sea and the Bab Al-Mandab strait safe for ships, while trying to cool down regional tensions before they spiral into something much bigger.
Beyond maritime safety, Abdelatty is also tackling the ongoing crises in Sudan and the Palestinian territories. Whether it’s advocating for Sudan’s sovereignty or pushing for a path toward a Palestinian state, Egypt is positioning itself as a key mediator. The message is clear: regional stability relies on international cooperation.