Egypt’s FM holds series of bilateral meetings on Gaza war during OIC Session in Jeddah

CAIRO – 25 August 2025: On Monday, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, held a series of high-level meetings with Arab counterparts on the sidelines of the extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), convened in Jeddah to discuss the escalating situation in the Gaza Strip.

During separate meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, and Tunisia, Minister Abdelatty addressed key regional issues, with a primary focus on the dire humanitarian and the Israeli wa in Gaza. He reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of the ongoing Israeli aggression and the policy of starvation imposed on the Strip, calling it a blatant violation of international and humanitarian law. He also condemned Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank and ongoing violations in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s mediation efforts—coordinated with Qatar—to achieve an immediate ceasefire, ensure the unconditional delivery of humanitarian aid, and facilitate the release of hostages and detainees. He also highlighted Egypt's upcoming hosting of the International Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction of Gaza, aimed at securing financial support for the Arab plan to uphold Palestinian presence on their land and affirm their right to an independent state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties with Iraq

In a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, both sides praised the positive momentum in Egypt-Iraq relations. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of building on the achievements of the third session of the Egyptian-Iraqi Joint Higher Committee, held in Baghdad in January 2025, where 12 agreements and MoUs were signed.

Discussions focused on boosting economic cooperation, increasing trade exchange, and opening more Iraqi markets to Egyptian exports with the aim of reaching a $1 billion annual trade target. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Iraq’s unity and its central role in ensuring regional stability.

Deepening Strategic Ties with Kuwait

Abdelatty also met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya. Both ministers praised the strong fraternal and strategic ties between Egypt and Kuwait and highlighted the outcomes of the Egyptian President’s visit to Kuwait in April 2025 as a significant step in deepening bilateral cooperation.

They emphasized the importance of expanding collaboration, particularly in investment and economic fields, and coordinated positions on key regional challenges requiring enhanced Arab unity.

Expanding Cooperation with Algeria

During his meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, Abdelatty stressed the historic and fraternal relationship between Egypt and Algeria. The ministers discussed preparations for the ninth session of the Egyptian-Algerian Joint Higher Committee, aiming to boost cooperation in infrastructure, urban development, and technical exchange.

On regional issues, they focused on Libya, affirming their support for a Libyan-led political process, the withdrawal of all foreign forces, and the continued activation of the tripartite coordination mechanism between Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Tunisian-Egyptian Alignment on Regional Challenges

In talks with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and looked forward to the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian Joint High Committee.

The ministers also discussed developments in Libya and Sudan. Abdelatty welcomed the UN’s proposed roadmap for Libya and emphasized the need for national elections within 12–18 months. Regarding Sudan, he stressed Egypt's unwavering support for Sudan’s unity and national institutions and reaffirmed readiness to support ceasefire initiatives and humanitarian relief efforts.