Egypt's FM, US Senator Tim Sheehy discuss bilateral ties, war in Gaza
The meeting focused on ways to enhance the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, and on expanding cooperation in the political, economic, military, and technical fields. Minister Abdelatty expressed his aspiration for deeper coordination with the U.S. administration and both houses of US Congress in support of advancing bilateral relations that serve the mutual interests of both countries.
He also emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation, highlighting the outcomes of the Egyptian-American Economic Forum, held in Cairo on May 25–26, which saw the participation of leading American companies.
Minister Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's ongoing efforts to promote security and stability in the Middle East, stressing that the Egypt-U.S. partnership remains a cornerstone in supporting regional peace and stability.
The two sides exchanged views on a range of regional developments, including the situation in Gaza, where Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's ongoing coordination with the United States and Qatar to achieve a ceasefire and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. He firmly reiterated Egypt's rejection of any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians from their land.
The meeting also touched on the positive impact of recent de-escalation efforts in the Red Sea on maritime security and international trade routes, underscoring the importance of continued cooperation to preserve regional stability.
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