FM Fuad Hussein Discusses Regional Developments with Egyptian Counterpart and Reaffirms Iraq’s Condemnation of the Attack on Damietta Port

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, held on Sunday, 2 August 2026, a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

At the outset of the call, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed the Republic of Iraq’s condemnation of the drone attack that targeted two vessels inside Damietta Port, reaffirming Iraq’s solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its rejection of all acts that threaten the security of civilian facilities and the safety of maritime navigation.

The ministers discussed preparations for the meeting scheduled to be held in Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on Wednesday to address developments concerning the city of Jerusalem. They emphasized the importance of coordinating Arab positions on issues of mutual interest.

The ministers also reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly those related to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. They stressed that sustainable solutions lie in returning to negotiations and adopting peaceful means and dialogue to resolve differences, thereby contributing to enhanced security and stability in the region.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein also tackled the situation in Iraq, Iraq’s-Gulf states relations, and the policy of the Iraqi Government, headed by H.E. Prime Minister Mr. Ali Al-Zaidi, particularly with regard to the decision to ensure that arms remain exclusively in the hand of the state.