FM says 'Egypt reaffirms commitment to Global Compact for Migration, support for refugees'

CAIRO - 1 April 2026: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration on the basis of partnership, stressing that Egypt continues its efforts to support refugees and integrate them into society.

This came during the minister’s speech on Wednesday at the opening session of the ministerial meeting of leading African countries in implementing the objectives of the Global Compact for Migration, held in Cairo.

Abdelatty said Egypt hosts more than 10 million refugees and guests, noting that they enjoy full access to services.

He added that the serious escalation in the region is significantly impacting energy and food security, pointing out that the world is witnessing growing polarization and instability.

He also noted that the number of refugees in Egypt is rising markedly due to ongoing regional conflicts.