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Saudi Vice Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty fielded burning press questions during an intense Q&A session at the 2026 IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. Addressing questions regarding critical subsea infrastructure and recent high-level diplomatic outreach, Vice Minister Elkhereiji emphasized that Saudi Arabia’s security strategy couples operational defense readiness with proactive de-escalation, explaining that senior diplomatic visits to Tehran—alongside mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan—are explicitly aimed at preventing a broader, more costly regional conflict. Elkhereiji also reaffirmed Riyadh's multi-faceted strategic partnership with the United States spanning defense, artificial intelligence, and technology.
In response to queries on regional security architectures and non-proliferation, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty advocated for an OSCE-style regional security framework grounded in binding rules, mutual respect for sovereignty, and non-aggression. Reaffirming Cairo's firm commitment to designating the Middle East a zone free of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's unshakeable defensive support for Gulf allies while highlighting ongoing direct contact with Tehran to avert a catastrophic "second round" of military escalation.
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LIVE FROM Manama: Bahrain hosts the Manama Dialogue, bringing together ministers and senior officials to discuss regional security, defence and foreign policy in the Middle East. Key sessions focus on the implications of regional conflict and the foundations of security. Watch live coverage of the high-level talks.
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