On the sidelines of the 15th Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Banjul, Gambia, a diplomatic engagement took place between Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran's Foreign Minister, and his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry. This meeting marked the first of several bilateral talks scheduled during the summit, reflecting a period of intensified diplomatic activity between the two nations.

The interaction between the foreign ministers in Banjul builds on their previous discussions in Geneva and New York, highlighting ongoing efforts to align their strategies concerning regional issues, particularly the conflict in Gaza.