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- Politics
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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
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.
Egypt Independent
7 days ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM probes increasing bilateral trade volume with Mauritania
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had a meeting on Tuesday with Mauritania's Minister of Trade and Tourism Zainab bint Ahmednah, during which he stressed the importance of holding the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum annually. Earlier today, Abdelatty participated in the opening session of the first edition of the Egyptian-Mauritanian Economic Forum, held in Nouakchott under the theme: 'Promoting trade and investment cooperation between both countries.' During his meeting with the Mauritanian minister, Abdelatty underscored the need for joint efforts to increase the volume of bilateral trade. He also shed light on some Egyptian businesses that could contribute to furthering bilateral cooperation in the trade, energy, infrastructure, and fishing industries, among others.
Egypt Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
FM: Egypt looks forward to attracting further US direct investments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated on Monday, May 26, 2025, in a session held on the sidelines of the two-day US-Egypt Policy Leaders Forum, which kicked off in Cairo. Abdelatty said Egypt looks forward to luring more US direct investments in light of vast opportunities offered by the Egyptian market in various sectors. He lauded the depth of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US. Abdelatty spoke about bold measures taken by the Egyptian government to improve the investment climate and the business environment, stressing the State's commitment to moving ahead with implementing economic reforms and giving a more room for the private sector in the economic activity. He highlighted Egypt's position on a number of regional crises, as he reviewed efforts made by the country to restore the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and allow the access of humanitarian aid in the Palestinian enclave, while finding a permanent and just political solution to the Palestinian issue. He, also, shed light on Egypt's stance on the situation in Sudan, Libya and the Red Sea, saying Egypt continues its tireless endeavors to bring about peace, security and stability in the region. He stated de-escalation in the Red Sea will have positive impact on navigation, international trade and supply chains, as well as contribute to the recovery of the international economy. The foreign minister noted that the resumption of regular navigation in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal serves the global economy, especially after a series of geopolitical challenges that have affected navigation in recent times. In this regard, Abdelatty called for addressing the root causes of regional conflicts to preserve stability in the Red Sea in a sustainable way. MENA
