Egypt’s Foreign Minister Calls for Joint Arab Force
Egypt’s foreign minister called for activating Arab collective security mechanisms during an emergency Arab League meeting.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, called for activating frameworks of joint Arab cooperation, including the formation of a joint Arab force, during an extraordinary ministerial session of the Arab League Council held virtually.
According to a statement from Egypt’s foreign ministry, Abdelatty made the remarks during the emergency meeting—chaired by the United Arab Emirates—which addressed the ongoing military escalation and attacks affecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several Arab states.
During the session, Abdelatty stressed the need to strengthen the concept of Arab national security and enhance mechanisms for collective Arab coordination to respond more effectively to emerging threats.
He also expressed Egypt’s full solidarity with Gulf states, as well as Jordan and Iraq, in confronting attacks attributed to Iran. The minister reiterated Egypt’s categorical condemnation of the assaults and rejected any attempts to justify them.
At the same time, Abdelatty emphasised the importance of prioritising diplomatic engagement and dialogue to reduce tensions, warning that continued escalation risks pushing the region toward wider instability.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of a rapidly intensifying regional confrontation following a military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran.
In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli positions and American assets in the region, particularly in Gulf countries.
The escalation has raised concerns about a broader regional conflict, with potential repercussions for global energy markets and maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.
