Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein Receives Egyptian Counterpart in Baghdad; Discussing Sustaining De-escalation and Preventing Regional Escalation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Thursday evening, 9 April 2026, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad.

The two sides held a bilateral meeting, during which H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein welcomed his Egyptian counterpart’s visit, emphasizing its importance in strengthening bilateral relations and coordinating positions on regional issues.

For his part, H.E. the Egyptian Foreign Minister noted that his visit comes under directives from the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, highlighting that the recent period has been highly complex and marked by significant challenges for all parties. In this context, H.E. reviewed Egypt’s role within regional and international frameworks, including the quadrilateral coordination with Pakistan, aimed at reaching a ceasefire and enhancing look prospects for de-escalation.

H.E. the Egyptian Minister also addressed the risks threatening the current truce, stressing the need to intensify efforts to prevent any escalation that could undermine it, while supporting the upcoming round of negotiations to be held in Pakistan. H.E. further expressed his country’s aspiration for a distinguished Iraqi role in supporting the negotiation process between Iran and the United States.

The meeting also included an exchange of views on recent developments in Lebanon, where both sides underscored the seriousness of the escalation and the need for joint efforts to contain it. They also discussed avenues to activate the role of the League of Arab States in addressing the current crisis, contributing to the restoration of regional security and enhancing adherence to international law.

H.E. the Egyptian Foreign Minister reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for the Republic of Iraq and its people, in support of its security and stability and in respect of its sovereignty, noting that the visit of the Egyptian delegation reflects this solidarity.

In turn, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting de-escalation efforts and maintaining communication with various parties, commending its supportive positions toward Iraq. H.E. also affirmed that Iraq backs international efforts aimed at advancing the negotiation track, stressing that the current phase requires broad and coordinated international action to reach understandings that contribute to lasting stability in the region.