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- Egypt Independent
FM, Singaporean counterpart assert depth of bilateral relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty asserted the strength and depth of relations between Egypt and Singapore.
He made the remarks during a phone call which he received on Saturday from Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
The call came as part of continued coordination and dialogue between the two nations and their mutual commitment to enhancing bilateral ties.
Abdelatty noted the increasing momentum in Egypt-Singapore relations, particularly reflected in high-level visits and engagements.
He highlighted the upcoming visit of the Singaporean president to Egypt, which will coincide with celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
He emphasized that Egypt was the first Arab nation to establish diplomatic ties with Singapore, underscoring the historic and strategic nature of the relationship.
The minister stressed the importance of expanding investment and trade cooperation, especially given Egypt's ongoing development boom.
He noted that Singapore is currently the fifth-largest foreign investor in Egypt, reflecting the strong confidence of the Singaporean business
community in Egypt's economy.
On regional developments, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's firm position on the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the importance of ending bloodshed and ensuring the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian population suffering from dire conditions as a result of Israel's deliberate policy of starvation.
He called for immediate international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis and to apply pressure on the Israeli government to guarantee safe, sustained humanitarian access and to open all crossings into the Gaza Strip.
Abdelatty asserted the necessity of advancing toward a credible political horizon that leads to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Palestinian cause, securing the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, particularly their right to self-determination.
