Fuad Hussein, Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty pose for an image ahead of their meeting. Photo courtesy of Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelatty stressed the strategic importance of the tripartite mechanism between Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq as a framework for regional integration.
He also highlighted the mechanism's potential to leverage the human and economic resources of the three nations.
Moreover, Abdelatty underlined the need to translate political will into concrete and practical projects, particularly in trade, industry, energy, electricity interconnection, agriculture, and transport.
He emphasized the importance of closely monitoring the outcomes of the mechanism's technical committees and launching a new phase of cooperation that expands opportunities for long-term partnerships among Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq.
On the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's firm condemnation of Israel's ongoing aggression in Gaza and its violations in the West Bank. He warned of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of Israel's continued escalation and systematic attempts at displacement and starvation.
He called for immediate and comprehensive cessation of military operations, unhindered access for humanitarian aid, and sustained international mobilisation in support of the Palestinian people's legitimate rights and Gaza's reconstruction plan.
Meeting with Jordanian counterpart
Abdelatty met separately on Thursday with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, in New York, where he reiterated Egypt's unwavering support for Jordan's security and stability.
The Egyptian FM also affirmed Cairo's backing of Amman's measures to safeguard its sovereignty and protect its citizens.
During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasized the special nature of Egyptian-Jordanian relations and the need to strengthen them as the region faces unprecedented challenges.
Moreover, the Egyptian FM praised the outcomes of the 33rd session of the Joint Higher Committee, which Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired during his visit to Amman last August, emphasising the importance of achieving them.
He also stated that Egypt welcomes the committee's regular convening as a clear signal of the commitment of both leaderships to deepening bilateral cooperation.
Furthermore, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of expanding economic and trade cooperation, particularly in energy and regional integration projects. He commended the progress made under the tripartite cooperation mechanism with Iraq.
On the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's rejection of Israel's ongoing aggression against Gaza and its violations in the West Bank, warning of their catastrophic repercussions.
He called for the immediate cessation of military operations and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, stressing continued coordination between Cairo and Amman to mobilize international support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
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