Cyprus News Agency

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, issued a statement regarding his meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Albares noted that they discussed the Mediterranean and global impacts of the war in Iran, saying: “I spoke with my Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty about the Mediterranean and global effects of the war in Iran. I thanked him for Egypt’s mediation efforts to end the war.”

He added that developments in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon were also on the agenda, stating: “We also addressed the critical situation in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon.”

Albares also referred to racist chants during the match between Spain and Egypt, stating: “I emphasized that such behavior represents neither Spanish society nor the values of sport.”

Highlighting Spain’s stance against racism and violence, Albares said: “Spain is a country that rejects racism and violence, and is tolerant and pluralistic.”