Egypt refuses ‘desperate attempts’ to undermine ties with Saudi Arabia

CAIRO – 17 July 2025: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Thursday with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan in New Alamein, where he strongly rejected attempts by online platforms to damage relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. He described the ties as longstanding and resilient.

During the talks, the two ministers reaffirmed the strength of bilateral cooperation under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Saudi King Salman and discussed ongoing work through the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council, which supports joint economic and investment efforts.

They also reviewed developments in Gaza, where Abdelatty described Egypt’s efforts to secure a ceasefire and deliver humanitarian aid. Egypt is also preparing to host a conference for Gaza’s reconstruction.

Talks also covered Libya, with Egypt backing a Libyan-led political solution without foreign interference. Abdelatty stressed the importance of protecting Libya’s sovereignty and restoring stability.

The ministers addressed the crisis in Sudan, agreeing on the need to stop the fighting and preserve the country's unity, institutions, and borders.

Additionally, both sides condemned Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, including recent attacks in Damascus. They called for Israel to withdraw from the Syrian land occupied since 1967, including the Golan Heights.