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Middle East
a day ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM applauds IAEA's role in achieving regional stability
CAIRO, June 2 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Monday commended the vital role played by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in supporting regional security and stability through the promotion of nuclear non-proliferation principles and the expansion of peaceful uses of nuclear technology to advance sustainable development goals. Meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Abdelatty expressed his appreciation for the significant achievements made by the IAEA chief since taking office at the end of 2019. He highlighted Grossi's active personal engagement in climate change-related conferences, most notably the 2022 Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Summit (COP27), which significantly contributed to international recognition of the positive role nuclear energy can play in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. The minister also underscored Egypt's commitment to harnessing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in support of national development, including through the El-Dabaa nuclear power plant project. He described the project as a key milestone in this effort, emphasizing Egypt's eagerness to strengthen its close cooperation with the IAEA and to leverage the Agency's technical expertise to ensure compliance with the highest international standards for nuclear safety and security. He added that this project is poised to unlock broader development prospects for Egypt. Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's contributions to nuclear non-proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy at both regional and international levels. He stressed that Egypt has long been at the forefront of advocating for disarmament and non-proliferation, with the ultimate aim of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons. The top diplomat pointed out that the current imbalance in treaty commitments by states in the Middle East regarding non-proliferation has exacerbated regional instability. He noted that Israel remains the only state in the region that has not joined the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and continues to refuse to place all of its nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards. The minister emphasized the necessity of Israel joining the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state and expressed his hope that the IAEA Director General will intensify efforts to implement the annual resolution adopted by the IAEA General Conference on applying safeguards in the Middle East. (MENA) M S H/R E E
Egypt Independent
2 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
We rely on Egypt's counsel as OIC chair: Gambian FM
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) – Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara said Saturday his country relies on Egypt and its counsel during Gambia's chairmanship of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This came in response to a question by the Middle East News Agency during his joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. Tangara said that the talks touched on the possibility of elevating relations to a higher level, noting that he will extend an invitation to Abdelatty to visit Gambia, accompanied by a delegation of businessmen. He explained that Gambia serves as a gateway to West Africa, and Abdelatty's visit will strengthen cooperation with countries in the Global South. Tangara also noted that the Gambian Minister of Trade will visit Egypt to enhance areas of collaboration and that there will be a joint committee to explore opportunities for cooperation. (MENA)
Middle East
2 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// FM partakes in Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee's meeting with Jordan's king
CAIRO, June 1 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Sunday participated in a meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee on Gaza with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman. Abdelatty conveyed the greetings of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to the Jordanian monarch, highlighting the unified position of Arab and Muslim nations on the constants of the Palestinian cause, notably the total rejection of the displacement of Palestinians from their land or Israel's annexation of the West Bank. The foreign minister called for mobilizing international efforts aimed at expanding recognition of the Palestinian state, resuming the ceasefire deal and allowing the access of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Abdelatty also took part in a virtual meeting of the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh. During this virtual gathering, the foreign minister reviewed Egypt's strenuous endeavors to resume the ceasefire deal and allow the entry of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza, reiterating Cairo's firm stance on rejecting plots for displacing Palestinians from their homeland and demanding full Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Palestinian territories. The top Egyptian diplomat stressed the need to implement the Egypt-crafted Arab-Islamic plan for the early recovery and the reconstruction of Gaza, reaffirming Egypt's keenness to support the Palestinian people for getting their legitimate rights, foremost of which is the right to establish an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Abdelatty noted Egypt pays great attention to an international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian question and the implementation of the two-state solution, which will be held in New York in June and co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. On his part, the Palestinian leader expounded his viewpoint and assessment of the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, spotting light on the recent reforms taken by the Palestinian leadership to address the challenges of the current phase. (MENA) M R E/R E E
Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
FM hosts tripartite meeting of Libya's neighbors
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty hosted Saturday 31/5/2025 a meeting of the tripartite mechanism of Libya's neighboring countries. The meeting was attended by Algeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad Ahmed Attaf and Tunisia's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Al-Nafti. The conferees discussed the situation in Libya and coordinated their views in light of the fragile security situation in western Libya. They expressed their shared commitment to exchanging perspectives and assessments to help support Libya during this critical phase. Abdelatty stressed the priority that the Libyan file represents for the national security of Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia as direct neighbors. He reaffirmed support for efforts to launch a political process to resolve the crisis in Libya. The minister outlined Egypt's stance, which advocates for a Libyan-led solution free from external dictations or interference, while also respecting the role of Libya's national institutions and aiming to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. He underscored the importance of respecting Libya's unity and territorial integrity, keeping it free from foreign interference, and supporting UN efforts to engage with all segments of the Libyan people. The top diplomat called for concerted international efforts to implement UN resolutions related to the withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya, to help restore security and stability. Regarding recent developments in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, the three ministers agreed on the importance of preserving security and stability throughout Libya. They emphasized safeguarding Libya's national resources and institutions, respecting its unity and territorial integrity, and upholding peacefulness while rejecting violence. The ministers called for placing Libya's national interest above all other considerations, affirming their ongoing cooperation with regional and international partners to provide all possible support to Libya and to ensure the security and safety of its people. The tripartite mechanism between Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia was launched in 2017 but halted in 2019. Today's meeting in Cairo marks a revival of the mechanism, reflecting the three countries' commitment to supporting security and stability in neighboring Libya.
Middle East
3 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// We rely on Egypt's counsel as OIC chair: Gambian FM
CAIRO, May 31 (MENA) - Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara said Saturday his country relies on Egypt and its counsel during Gambia's chairmanship of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). This came in response to a question by the Middle East News Agency during his joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. Tangara said that the talks touched on the possibility of elevating relations to a higher level, noting that he will extend an invitation to Abdelatty to visit Gambia, accompanied by a delegation of businessmen. He explained that Gambia serves as a gateway to West Africa, and Abdelatty's visit will strengthen cooperation with countries in the Global South. Tangara also noted that the Gambian Minister of Trade will visit Egypt to enhance areas of collaboration and that there will be a joint committee to explore opportunities for cooperation. (MENA) M S H/R G E
