Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to hold talks with top officials in Egypt and Lebanon to discuss bilateral relations and regional crises during his upcoming two-leg trip.
Araghchi will begin his two-day visit on Monday.
Mohammad Hossein Soltani-Fard, head of Iran’s Interests Section in Cairo, said on Sunday that Araghchi’s visit to Cairo will take place at the invitation of his Egyptian counterpart, Tasnim news agency reported.
As part of his consultations with key regional players on the latest developments, Araghchi will travel to Egypt and Lebanon—two leading and influential countries in the region, he added.
The Iranian foreign minister is expected to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, his counterpart Badr Abdelatty, as well as political and economic elites, according to Soltani-Fard.
Highlighting the “clear objectives” of the visit, the envoy emphasized that ongoing regional crises—including the Gaza war, Israeli military aggression, and the conflicts in Sudan and Libya—call for dialogue and negotiations among “influential and impactful” nations.
Regarding Tehran-Cairo relations, he noted that progress has been steady, with regular consultations and intensive discussions between the foreign ministers of the two countries.
He said he hopes Iran and Egypt will take the “final steps” toward enhancing relations in the very near future.
Iran supports Egypt’s opposition to forced displacement of Gazans
In response to a question about Iran-Egypt cooperation on Palestine, Soltani-Fard said, “The issue of Palestine and Gaza remains a regional priority.”
“Iran has supported Egypt’s stance against the forced migration of Gaza’s people and its efforts to secure a ceasefire. Egypt plays a crucial role in this regard,” he added.
He emphasized that regional and Muslim countries—including Iran and Egypt—are working toward establishing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and ensuring the Palestinian people’s “legitimate rights.”
Back in December, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to Egypt, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013—a significant event against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions.
The primary agenda of the visit was participation in the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as the Developing-8, an organization of developing Muslim nations aimed at fostering economic cooperation within the Islamic world.
However, the main significance of the Iranian president’s historic visit lay in its potential to open a new chapter of cooperation between Iran and Egypt, building on strenuous efforts made over the past two years.
