Lavrov, Egyptian foreign minister discuss Persian Gulf crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held discussions with his Egyptian counterpart on the situation in the Persian Gulf, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The talks addressed the ongoing crisis in the Gulf region, though specific details of the two ministers' positions or any agreed steps were not fully disclosed in the initial readout of the meeting.

Beyond the regional security discussion, the two sides also touched on the need to maintain the momentum of political dialogue between Russia and Egypt, as well as prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting reflects continued diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Cairo, as both countries maintain an active relationship spanning political, economic and security matters.

No further statements from the Egyptian side were immediately available following the discussions.