Massad Boulos
Regarding water security, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of cooperation among Nile Basin countries in accordance with international law to achieve mutual interests. He reiterated Egypt's rejection of unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin that violate international law, stressing that the Nile's waters constitute an existential issue for Egypt.
Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Türkiye’s Hakan Fidan, and US adviser Massad Boulos also discussed developments in Africa, including Libya, as well as the Palestinian cause.
FM Abdelatty expressed his aspiration that this memorandum of understanding (MoU) ushers in a new phase of de-escalation, confidence-building and the restoration of security and stability across the Middle East.
Egypt and the U.S. discussed strengthening ties and regional crises during talks in Antalya.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the ongoing regional escalation with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, emphasizing Egypt’s call for upholding diplomacy and dialogue to achieve de-escalation.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump's senior advisor for Arab and African affairs, discussing a range of regional issues, including the war in Sudan and Israel’s recent recognition of the self-declared region of Somaliland.
This alignment was reflected during talks between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs on Wednesday, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement.
Presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said the issue of water security was discussed as part of broader regional concerns, with El-Sisi stressing its direct link to Egypt’s national security.
El-Sisi expressed appreciation for President Donald Trump’s keenness on ending the war in Sudan and reiterated Egypt’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at achieving security and stability there.
Boulos conveyed President Donald Trump’s greetings and appreciation to El-Sisi, who welcomed the message and asked that his own greetings be passed on to the US president.
U.S. Advisor Massad Boulos confirms strong American support to accelerate Egypt’s 5G rollout with focus on partnerships and security.
