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Middle East
10 hours ago
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- Middle East
OPEN// Egyptian, French FMs stress importance of restoring Gaza ceasefire, ensuring humanitarian aid access
CAIRO, June 27 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stressed the urgent need to restore the ceasefire in Gaza and ensure the unhindered flow of humanitarian aid, as living conditions in the besieged Palestinian enclave continue to deteriorate. Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Tamim Khallaf, said that during a phone call on Thursday, the two ministers discussed recent developments in Gaza, following the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. During the telephone conversation, they addressed key regional developments and explored avenues to further strengthen ties between Egypt and France. Abdelatty highlighted the genuine efforts spearheaded by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to swiftly secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, underscoring the critical role of the international community in halting Israeli aggression in both Gaza and the West Bank. The ministers also addressed the issue of Palestinian state recognition, Barrot updated his Egyptian counterpart on preparations for the upcoming high-level international conference, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, which aims to promote a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the implementation of the two-state solution. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's firm commitment to a just and sustainable solution, grounded in the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with Al Quds (occupied East Jerusalem) as its capital. The spokesperson added that the two ministers concurred on the necessity for both Iran and Israel to fully comply with the ceasefire, stressing the importance of concrete de-escalation measures to pave the way for renewed political and diplomatic initiatives. They also commended the strategic partnership between Egypt and France, reaffirming their mutual commitment to consolidating bilateral ties in all domains. (MENA) R R N/
Al-Ahram Weekly
12 hours ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt, Poland FMs discuss regional developments - Foreign Affairs
Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, discussed the latest developments in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Gaza, with his Polish counterpart, Radosław Sikorski, in a phone call on Thursday. The two ministers reviewed the positive momentum in Egyptian-Polish relations over the past few years. They expressed mutual interest in further elevating ties by boosting bilateral trade and increasing Polish investments in Egypt. The call also included a follow-up on the outcomes of Minister Sikorski's recent visit to Cairo in April 2025. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continuing bilateral institutional mechanisms, including the Joint Economic Committee. Abdelatty praised Poland's leadership during its current presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025 and welcomed the recent decision by the European Council — supported by a majority of EU member states — to approve the disbursement of the second tranche of EU financial assistance to Egypt, amounting to €4 billion. He expressed appreciation for Poland's supportive role within various EU institutions, particularly during its presidency. The call also covered regional developments. Abdelatty briefed his counterpart on Egypt's communications to help stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and Israel and de-escalate tensions across the region. He emphasized the urgent need for both parties to uphold the ceasefire in the interest of regional security and stability. For his part, Sikorski expressed Poland's deep appreciation for Egypt's active role in promoting regional peace and security. He also thanked Egypt for its tireless efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza as well as between Iran and Israel. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Middle East
a day ago
- Business
- Middle East
OPEN// Egypt, Poland FMs in talks over elevating bilateral relations
CAIRO, June 26 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Polish counterpart Radosław Sikorski expressed their desire to elevate bilateral relations during a phone call on Thursday. The contact focused on increasing trade volume and attracting more Polish investments to Egypt. Both ministers reviewed the progress in bilateral relations in recent years. They also followed up on the outcome of the Polish foreign minister's visit to Cairo in April that underscored the importance of continuing bilateral frameworks, such as the Joint Economic Committee. Abdelatty praised Poland's EU Council presidency and its support for Egypt within EU institutions. He also welcomed the European Council's approval of the second tranche (€4 billion) of the EU's financial support package for Egypt. As for the Middle East developments, the contact tackled Egypt's efforts to secure a ceasefire, and humanitarian aid access. Abdelatty reviewed Egypt's contacts to de-escalate Iran-Israel tensions, urging both sides to maintain calm for regional stability. The Polish minister lauded Egypt's role to boost security and stability in the region and its efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and maintain Iran-Israel ceasefire. (MENA) S R E
Daily News Egypt
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Egyptian FM, US Presidential Adviser discuss African crises
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone call on Tuesday with Massad Boulos, a senior adviser to the US president for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs and a high-level adviser for Africa, to discuss regional crises, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. According to a statement from foreign ministry spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the call on June 24 involved an exchange of views on developments in Libya, Sudan, and the Great Lakes region. Regarding Libya, Abdelatty emphasised the need to preserve security and stability throughout all Libyan territories, safeguard the state's resources, and respect its unity and territorial integrity. He also stressed the importance of dismantling armed militias to help restore security and stability in the country. On the Sudanese crisis, the foreign minister affirmed Egypt's firm position in support of Sudan, stressing the importance of preserving its unity, stability, national institutions, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He noted Egypt's keenness to engage positively with regional and international efforts aimed at reaching an immediate ceasefire to end the humanitarian suffering faced by the Sudanese people. The spokesperson added that the call also addressed the situation in the Great Lakes region. Abdelatty welcomed US efforts that led to the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda signing a declaration of principles in Washington. The declaration aims to achieve peace, stability, and economic development in the eastern DRC. The minister stated that this step is an important development towards reaching a lasting peace agreement that enhances the chances for regional stability in the Great Lakes region and the African continent. He added that this is consistent with the efforts of President Trump to advance peace and the peaceful settlement of disputes in the Middle East and Africa.
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt FM, US senior adviser address developments in Libya, Sudan, and Great Lakes - Foreign Affairs
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and US President's Senior Adviser for African, Arab, and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad Boulos discussed on Tuesday the latest developments in Libya, Sudan, and the Great Lakes region. During a phone call, Abdelatty emphasised the need to preserve security and stability across all Libyan territories, safeguard the state's resources, and respect the unity and territorial integrity of Libya. According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Abdelatty also stressed the importance of dismantling armed militias as a step toward restoring security and stability in the country. The Egyptian FM reaffirmed Cairo's consistent and supportive position regarding Sudan, underlining the importance of maintaining the unity, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Sudan and its national institutions. He emphasised Egypt's commitment to engaging positively with various regional and international efforts aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire to end the humanitarian suffering of the Sudanese people. Addressing the broader peace efforts in Africa, Abdelatty welcomed US efforts that led to the signing of a Declaration of Principles between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. He noted the agreement's contributions to achieving peace, stability, and economic development in eastern DRC, considering this step as a significant development towards reaching a lasting peace agreement. He highlighted such efforts' impact in enhancing stability in the Great Lakes region and across Africa, in alignment with US President Donald Trump's broader efforts to promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
