Sisi Says Iraq Plays Important Role in Strengthening Collective Arab Security

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said that Iraq plays an important role in strengthening collective Arab security, during a meeting with the leader of Iraq's Hikma Movement, according to a report from Anadolu Agency.

The meeting between el-Sisi and the Iraqi political figure covered a range of regional issues, including efforts to de-escalate ongoing tensions across the Middle East and the situation facing Palestinians in Gaza. Egypt has positioned itself as a key mediator in regional diplomacy, particularly regarding the conflict in Gaza, and frequently hosts or participates in talks aimed at reducing tensions among regional actors.

El-Sisi's comments on Iraq's role in Arab collective security reflect broader efforts within the Arab League and other regional bodies to coordinate policy responses to instability in the Middle East, including conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, and elsewhere. Iraq, which has sought to balance its relations with both Western countries and neighboring Iran, has increasingly positioned itself as a participant in these regional security discussions.

The Hikma Movement is one of several political parties active in Iraq's parliamentary system, and its leader's meeting with the Egyptian president suggests ongoing diplomatic engagement between Cairo and various political currents within Iraq, beyond formal government-to-government channels.

Discussions around support for Palestinians in Gaza remain a central theme in Arab diplomatic engagements, with regional leaders continuing to call for humanitarian access, reconstruction efforts and progress toward a broader political resolution to the conflict.

Further details on specific commitments or next steps arising from the meeting were not included in the initial report.