Egyptian Foreign Minister
The Foreign Minister said human development is the cornerstone of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in its first and second phases (2025–2030). The strategy aims to leverage AI applications to enhance government services, promote scientific research and innovation, support startups, empower youth, and build national capacities, while paying particular attention to preserving the Arabic language and cultural heritage and ensuring equitable, inclusive access to technology.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan said recent diplomatic developments should be leveraged to reinforce de-escalation efforts and reduce tensions across the region.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty made the remarks during a phone call on Saturday with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, describing the deal as “an important beginning.”
They emphasized the importance of building on the momentum generated by the negotiating process to further reduce tensions and enhance regional security and stability, while taking into account the security concerns of all countries. The ministers also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in regional waterways and adherence to international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, to preserve regional stability and safeguard the interests of all states.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al-Yamahi on Thursday to discuss ways of strengthening joint Arab action in the face of current regional challenges.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the US-Iran negotiation track in separate meetings with his Turkish and Pakistani counterparts on the sidelines of quadrilateral talks in Cairo, which also included Saudi Arabia.
The meeting, held on the sidelines of a gathering of regional parties hosted by Egypt, brought together Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
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.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a meeting in Cairo with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohieldin Salem.
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.
Talks covered boosting bilateral relations between both countries in various fields, including economic ties and investments.
Egypt is seeking to attract more British investment in key sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services and banking as it looks to deepen economic ties with the United Kingdom.
Cooper seeks to continue diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring freedom of transit through the Strait of Hormuz without any unlawful restrictions or fees.
In the Belgian capital, Brussels, Abdelatty will hold talks with senior officials at European Union institutions.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Djiboutian Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar exchanged views on the latest political and security developments in the region.
During a phone call on Saturday with US special envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s commitment to working with regional partners to help secure a final deal that addresses the concerns of all parties.
Abdelatty met with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, on the first visit to Egypt by an Uzbek foreign minister, with the two sides discussing bilateral ties and regional issues of mutual concern.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in the US-Iran talks with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi via phone on Friday.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed the latest Israeli military escalation in Lebanon in a phone call on Thursday.
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met on Saturday with EBRD’s President Odile Renaud-Basso and Vice President for Banking Matteo Patrone on the sidelines of EBRD’s 35th Annual Meeting.
