Egyptian Foreign Minister
Abdelatty referenced “the recent ruling issued a few days ago,” emphasizing the necessity of respecting and upholding the value of the law
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty made a phone call on Saturday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot
Abdelatty held political consultations with Lunda, who is making her first visit to Egypt on the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in November 1960.
Abdelatty expressed his pride in the noble role played by the battalion in enhancing peace, security, and stability in the DR Congo, as well as in building trust among local communities and supporting development efforts
Abdelatty expressed Egypt's concern to his Iranian counterpart about the ongoing escalation in the region, reiterating the importance of reducing tensions and maintaining self-restraint in this critical period, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The foreign minister highlighted Egypt’s keenness to ensure stability in Somalia by supporting state institutions
Abdelatty also emphasized support for Lebanese institutions as he met with Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati during his visit to Beirut on Wednesday
During their meeting on Wednesday, Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt is supporting the Lebanese sides to reduce polarization and enhance social cohesion, emphasizing the importance of electing a consensus president for Lebanon without external dictates.
Abdelatty affirmed that Cairo spares no effort in its bilateral contacts or through coordination with the members of the Quintet committee for Lebanon to resolve the presidential vacuum crisis
Abdelatty will convey a message of solidarity to Lebanon amidst the critical political and humanitarian conditions faced by the sisterly country due to the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanese territories
Abdelatty made these statements during the Preparatory Meeting of Foreign Ministers for the Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit set to take place in Riyadh on Monday
The minister made the remarks during a meeting with leaders and members of the European department at the ministry and the general secretariat for the coordination of the Egyptian-European participation agreement
Abdelatty praised the valuable role of Japanese companies already operating in Egypt and expressed the hope for a continued influx of Japanese investments, capitalizing on the promising investment opportunities within the Egyptian market
Abdelatty highlighted the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza, specifically condemning the Israeli military operations in the northern side of the enclave
Egypt reiterated its firm stance against all unilateral and provocative measures and policies that jeopardize regional security and stability and inflame the situation across the region
He briefed lawmakers on the constants of Egypt's position regarding issues with a direct impact on its national as well as continental security and the national security, especially the developments in Sudan and the Horn of Africa, and Ethiopia's hydropower Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile
The meeting tackled the latest developments in Sudan, as well as Egypt's efforts to restore security and stability in the sisterly Arab country
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that Araghchi's visit aligns with Egypt's endeavors to prevent further escalation in the region and secure a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon
Blinken reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting Egyptian water security.
"It is a mistake to think that Egypt will turn a blind eye or tolerate a threat to its existence," FM Abdelatty said, stressing that Ethiopia disregards the lives of the Egyptian and Sudanese people with GERD.
