A coordinated strategy between Egypt and Tunisia is emerging against a backdrop of regional tensions and cross-border threats.
As crises multiply across the Maghreb, the capitals are intensifying diplomatic coordination to address an expanding arc of instability.
In response to the turmoil in the Middle East, North Africa is consolidating its efforts. With geopolitical tensions escalating between Israel and Iran and access to Gaza remaining blocked, Tunis and Cairo are holding frequent diplomatic consultations. Regional stability has become a strategic priority in an area already weakened by security crises along the Libyan and Sahelian borders.
The foreign ministers of Tunisia and Egypt have reaffirmed the necessity of close coordination among Arab and Muslim countries. On Monday, Mohamed Ali Nafti, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, held a phone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.
Central to their discussions were the worsening humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, border closures, and the potential repercussions of the Israel-Iran escalation on regional stability. Both diplomats advocated for collective diplomatic action aimed at anticipating security risks and promoting sustainable political solutions.
The two ministers also highlighted the strength of bilateral ties between Tunisia and Egypt, calling for enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors of mutual interest. They agreed to continue consultations ahead of upcoming bilateral meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, the Al Soumoud humanitarian caravan coordination announced its return to Tunisia on Monday after being denied passage permits by Egyptian and Libyan authorities. This civic initiative sought to deliver aid to Gaza’s population via land routes, as maritime access remains closed.
The Egyptian foreign minister, for his part, reiterated ongoing efforts in Cairo to achieve a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
Tunis and Cairo share a common concern over the risk of regional conflagration and emphasize the importance of coordinated mobilization to promote de-escalation and a return to dialogue.
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