Egypt FM, Arab Parliament speaker discuss joint Arab action ahead of Cairo conference

CAIRO – 25 June 2026: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi in Cairo on Thursday to discuss ways of strengthening joint Arab action in the face of current regional challenges.

Their meeting comes ahead of the eighth Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, scheduled to be held in the Egyptian capital on Saturday.

During the talks, Abdelatty expressed appreciation for the role played by the Arab Parliament and its efforts to support Arab positions.

He also hailed the Arab Parliament’s role in amplifying the Arab voice in regional and international forums in a manner that serves the common interests of Arab states and reflects the aspirations of their peoples.

The meeting also addressed ways to strengthen the role of the Arab Parliament in the coming period within the framework of the League of Arab States.

This comes particularly as a new phase of joint Arab action begins with the assumption of office by Nabil Fahmy as secretary-general of the league on July 1, 2026.

 

Abdelatty stressed the importance of complementarity among the league’s institutions to enhance their ability to respond to regional and international challenges, contribute to developing mechanisms of joint Arab action, and advance collective Arab interests.

He also underscored the importance of the role of Arab youth in parliamentary work.

Discussions highlighted the need for continued efforts to strengthen Arab solidarity and activate parliamentary diplomacy in defending Arab interests in various international forums, while promoting security, stability and sustainable development across the region.