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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul held talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt on regional security and stability.

In a message to Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Wadephul stated that Germany stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks on Yemen and Saudi Arabia. He expressed support for efforts to safeguard regional stability and freedom of navigation through diplomatic initiatives, noting that cooperation within the R4/E4 format would be deepened for this purpose.

In a message regarding his contact with the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Wadephul stated that the economic consequences of the ongoing crises in the Gulf affect all countries. He said Germany and Egypt were working together within the R4/E4 format to mitigate these effects and develop diplomatic solutions.

Wadephul also welcomed efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between Germany and Brazil through concrete steps and to establish a Joint Security Dialogue in a message to Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. He noted that Germany and Brazil share common interests in a rules-based international order, free trade and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.