Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Egypt Calls for Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Middle East
Egypt is asking countries in the Middle East to get rid of nuclear weapons.
They want everyone in the area to follow a treaty called the NPT.
Egypt believes this will make the region safer.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry made this call before a big meeting about nuclear energy.
They think it would stop countries from building more weapons and help prevent arguments.
They are worried about nuclear weapons and want the international community to take action.
Egypt also pointed out that Iran has started working with the IAEA again.
Egypt renewed calls for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued the statement.
Egypt urged countries to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Egypt expressed concern about nuclear weapons and called for action.
The statement highlighted Egypt's recent efforts to restore cooperation between Iran and the IAEA.
- Who
- Egypt
- What
- Reiterated calls for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
- When
- Ahead of the IAEA General Conference.
- Where
- Middle East.
- Why
- To ensure regional and international security and stability.
- Event
- Egypt's call for a nuclear-weapon-free zone
- Key Issue
- Nuclear weapons in the Middle East
- Organization
- Egyptian Foreign Ministry, IAEA
- Treaty
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- Location
- Middle East, Vienna