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Middle East
6 days ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM lauds EU's commitment to bolstering coop. with South-Med countries
CAIRO, July 14 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty applauded the European Union's commitment to promoting cooperation with South-Mediterranean countries, stressing Egypt's keenness to enhance its strategic relations with the EU in the various fields. Addressing the 5th EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting held in Brussels on Monday, Abdelatty also highlighted the importance of fostering economic, trade, investment, and cultural ties between the EU and the southern neighboring countries, supporting human development, and working to provide new sources of development finance. He also called for enhancing cooperation in the areas of industry, energy, food and water security, ICT, technology transfer, and Artificial Intelligence. Abdelatty said Egypt gives top priority to consolidating regional security and stability through the peaceful settlement of disputes, in line with the principles of international law and UN resolutions, emphasizing the need for the Palestinian people to attain their legitimate right to establish an independent Palestinian state on the June 4th, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The meeting in Brussels aimed to discuss the latest developments related to the imminent launch of a new charter for regional cooperation in the Mediterranean. (MENA) M A A/R G E
Egypt Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM praises distinguished relations with Spain
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has praised distinguished relations between Egypt and Spain, underscoring the importance of working to implement the outcomes of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's successful visit to Madrid in February, during which bilateral relations were elevated to a strategic partnership. Abdelatty made the remarks during his meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the 5th EU-Southern Neighborhood Ministerial Meeting in Brussels to discuss bilateral relations and developments in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said in a statement. The Egyptian foreign minister pointed out the two countries' consensus as regards ending conflicts and establishing regional peace and stability. In this regard, he praised Spain's stances in support of international law principles and its honorable position on the Palestinian cause. Abdelatty commended Spain's supportive role for Egypt within the European Union, particularly in implementing pillars of the strategic and comprehensive partnership between both sides. He also welcomed the approval of a macro-financial assistance (MFA) package for Egypt worth €4 billion. The two ministers exchanged views regarding the Union for the Mediterranean Charter's ministerial meeting. Regarding regional developments, the foreign minister reviewed Egypt's efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. He reiterated Egypt's firm stance against the displacement of Palestinians from their land and highlighted ongoing preparations for hosting the Cairo ministerial conference on the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. On the situation in Sudan, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Sudan's security, stability, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He stressed the need to preserve and support Sudan's national institutions and affirmed Egypt's keenness to interact with various regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ending the humanitarian suffering of the brotherly Sudanese people.
Middle East
13-07-2025
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// FM says Sisi's participation in AU summit reflects Egypt's commitment to Africa
MALABO, July 13 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's participation in the African Union's (AU) mid-year coordination summit underscores Egypt's commitment to strengthening ties with the continent. In statements to Nile TV on Saturday evening, Abdelatty said the President's attendance highlights the priority Egypt places for fostering inter-African relations and enhancing cooperation with its brothers across the continent. He said the current AU session is of special significance as it focuses on regional integration, a critical issue following the enactment of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Egypt is working hard to leverage this agreement to boost intra-African trade and advance regional integration, he added. Abdelatty said President Sisi will deliver two speeches at the summit, one in his capacity as the chair of the NEPAD Heads of State and Government Steering Committee and the other in his capacity as the head of the North African Regional Capability. Sisi will review Egypt's efforts over the past two years to mobilize funding for implementing the AU's Agenda 2063 and advancing regional integration. The top diplomat said President Sisi's visit includes planned meetings with several African leaders as part of Egypt's keenness on deepening political, economic, and trade relations with the African continent. Abdelatty highlighted several mechanisms launched under Sisi's directives to bolster pan-African cooperation, including doubling the budget of the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development (EAPD), enacting a $100 million financing mechanism for water and development projects in the Nile Basin and establishing the Egyptian Export Credit Guarantee Agency for Africa. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's ongoing mediation efforts in coordination with Qatar, including almost-daily contact with US envoy Stephen Wittkoff and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. He said President Sisi has directed intensified efforts to finalize a ceasefire agreement, a long-awaited step to spare Palestinian lives. Negotiations are now at an advanced stage, but greater Israeli flexibility and political will are needed, Abdelatty said. Once a ceasefire is achieved, Cairo's international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza will take place, he added. (MENA) S R E
Middle East
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// Egyptian, Eritrean FMs praise current level of relations, political consultations
CAIRO, July 10 (MENA) - Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh hailed current level of relations and political consultations between the two countries. During a phone call on Thursday as part of ongoing efforts to follow up on distinguished relations between Egypt and Eritrea, the two ministers emphasized the importance of building on tangible progress achieved in implementation of directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to support and deepen bonds of cooperation and coordination between the two brotherly countries. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's full support of development projects in Eritrea, underscoring the historical and fraternal ties that unite the two countries. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's keenness on actively contributing to efforts aimed at achieving development and stability in Eritrea. The call also covered consultations on a number of regional issues of mutual interest, foremost among them the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. The two ministers underlined the importance of continued coordination and joint cooperation to enhance security and stability in the region. (MENA) S A S/S R E
Egypt Independent
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
FM: Libyan File Represents Priority for Egyptian National Security
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has underscored the priority that the Libyan file represents for Egyptian national security as a direct neighboring state. This came during a phone call on Wednesday July 9,2025 between Abdelatty and UN Special Envoy to Libya Hanna Tetteh. During the phone conversation, Abdelatty affirmed Egypt's support for UN efforts aimed at launching a political process to resolve the Libyan crisis, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tamim Khallaf said. The foreign minister emphasized the importance of respecting Libya's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and distancing it from foreign interferences. He stressed the necessity of concerted international efforts to implement UN resolutions calling for the withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters from Libya in a way that contributes to restoring security and stability in the country. Abdelatty also underlined the importance of unifying the Libyan executive authority on legitimate and consensual grounds that are acceptable to the Libyan people and that support relevant UN efforts. The foreign minister asserted the need to support the inter-Libyan solution path and achieve national consensus without external impositions or interventions, and without bypassing the role of national Libyan institutions.
