Badr Abdelatty
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call Monday with Ugandan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Henry Oryem Okello to discuss how to further strengthen Egyptian-Ugandan relations and promote coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest.
The meeting will focus on global efforts to end the war in Gaza, address the humanitarian crisis in the enclave, and ensure access to relief aid, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Dr. Badr Abdelatty held several side meetings on the sidelines of the Africa-Europe Ministerial Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, in Brussels.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty stated that various draft resolutions will be reviewed for adoption during the summit, including one regarding the Palestinian cause and the Arab plan for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza.
Abdelatty emphasized the importance of listening to civil society representatives as national partners in achieving development. He highlighted the collaborative efforts to improve the general climate for rights and freedoms in Egypt.
The top diplomats will discuss the distinguished ties binding the two Arab countries and how to promote them at various levels.
The minister's remarks were made during his meeting with Chairman of AmCham Egypt Tareq Tawfiq and his accompanying delegation.
Saied expressed Tunisia’s condemnation of the Israeli crimes committed against the Palestinian people in full view of the world.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty on Friday left for Tunisia on a visit during which he will hold talks with senior Tunisian officials on boosting bilateral ties.
Abdelatty denounced the recent decision to close six schools operated by the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law.
Upon presidential directives, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the sidelines of their participation in the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which kicked off on Friday.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation-League of Arab States Gaza Contact Group Meeting, held in an extended format in Antalya, underscored the priority of early recovery efforts in Gaza.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, also emphasized backing for the international Gaza reconstruction conference that Egypt plans to host later.
“Without this [two-state solution], I can assure you that there is no way to achieve security and stability in this region, nor for the Israeli side,” Abdelatty stated during a TV interview.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty said the proposal would allow Gaza residents “to catch their breath” and facilitate a captive-prisoner swap between Hamas and Israel.
The foreign minister highlighted several instances of widespread destruction globally, including in Gaza, Japan, and parts of Europe, stressing that these areas were rehabilitated without expelling residents.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, highlighting Egypt's efforts to initiate the second phase of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
Egypt has presided over the process since April 2024 with the aim of coordinating international efforts and addressing migration issues between the Mediterranean and the Horn of Africa.
Egyptian calls for resumed assistance to Gaza have intensified since Israel blocked aid deliveries to the enclave on 2 March, following the expiration of the first phase of a ceasefire brokered by Egypt, Qatar, and the US.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Thursday from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
