Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a series of high-level telephone consultations on Sunday, March 15, with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King Abdullah II of Jordan, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to address the intense military escalation currently destabilizing the Middle East.
According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, Al-Sisi used these discussions to categorically reject and condemn recent Iranian attacks targeting these Arab nations. He assured the leaders that Egypt stands in full solidarity with their governments and people, characterizing the security and stability of the Gulf states and Jordan as an indivisible extension of Egypt’s own national security.
In these conversations, President Al-Sisi emphasized his government’s readiness to provide all necessary forms of support to safeguard his partners against further aggression. He highlighted that Egypt is actively engaged in intensive regional and international diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving an immediate cessation of hostilities and preventing further regional instability. The leaders lauded Egypt’s steadfast position, with the Emir of Qatar and the UAE President both praising Cairo’s role in promoting de-escalation, while King Abdullah II reaffirmed Jordan’s commitment to maintaining close coordination with Egypt to resolve the crisis.
Throughout the meetings, President Al-Sisi stressed the urgent need to strengthen joint Arab action to confront the mounting challenges facing the region. He advocated for the activation of the concept of collective Arab national security, arguing that unity among Arab nations is the most effective path toward preserving sovereignty and ensuring long-term stability. By framing these diplomatic exchanges as a reaffirmation of a shared destiny, the Egyptian leader underscored the importance of a unified front to counter threats and mitigate the fallout from the ongoing conflict, which has persisted since late February 2026.
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