Latest news in Egypt? September 6th, 2026

Diplomatic Engagements on Regional Crises Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Senior Adviser to the US President on Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. The discussions focused on containing the conflict in Sudan, addressing deteriorating humanitarian conditions, and advancing political stability in Libya. Qatar news agency+ 1Egypt-Pakistan Bilateral & Security Talks Abdelatty conferred with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, extending an official invitation to visit Cairo. The two sides discussed joint coordination through the quadrilateral R-4 group, bilateral economic trade expansion, and upcoming meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly later this month. Dawn+ 1Calls for De-escalation and Resumption of US-Iran Talks Following regional escalations and maritime security concerns, Cairo stepped up diplomatic contacts with Gulf partners, including Oman and Bahrain. Egypt reaffirmed that Gulf security is an integral component of its national security, called for the protection of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and urged the resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran to halt wider conflict. Egypt Today