Baghdad: Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed to his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdel-Aty, on Sunday, Iraq's condemnation of the attack targeting two ships in Damietta Port. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), indicated that "Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdel-Aty."

According to Iraqi News Agency, the statement added that "at the outset of the call, Fuad Hussein expressed the Republic of Iraq's condemnation of the attack targeting two ships inside Damietta Port by a drone," emphasizing "Iraq's solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its rejection of anything that threatens the security of civilian facilities and the safety of navigation."

"The two sides discussed preparations for the meeting scheduled to be held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, next Wednesday, to discuss developments related to the city of Jerusalem, stressing the importance of coordinating Arab positions on issues of common interest."

According to the statement, "The two sides discussed the latest regional developments, particularly those related to the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz," and stressed that "sustainable solutions lie in returning to negotiations and adopting peaceful means and dialogue to resolve disputes, thereby contributing to strengthening security and stability in the region."

It added that "Hussein addressed the situation in Iraq and Iraqi-Gulf relations, and reviewed the policies of the Iraqi government under Prime Minister Ali Zaidi, especially regarding the decision to monopoly weapons to the state."