Combined images of (From L to R) Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Syrian counterpart Asaad Shaibani.
The call comes amid rapidly evolving regional developments and reflects Egypt’s efforts to rebuild economic ties with Syria while managing wider tensions linked to the recent escalation involving Iran.
During the call, the two ministers reviewed ways to advance cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly in trade and economic fields, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khalaf.
Abdelatty underscored the importance of building on the outcomes of a recent visit by an Egyptian economic delegation to Damascus and following up on its results to serve the shared interests of both countries.
Discussions also focused on the “serious escalation” in the region, with both sides reviewing Egyptian and regional efforts to contain tensions and prevent further deterioration.
The two ministers discussed developments in the Palestinian issue and the situation in Lebanon, where Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm condemnation of ongoing Israeli transgressions and the ground incursion into southern Lebanon.
He stressed Cairo’s full rejection of the “blatant violations” that constitute a direct breach of the sovereignty and security of both Lebanon and Syria, warning of the risks of continued escalation for regional peace and stability.
Last week, Egypt cautioned that the Middle East risks sliding into further chaos and heightened tensions after Israeli military strikes targeted infrastructure and facilities in southern Syria.
A statement by the foreign ministry called for the immediate and complete withdrawal of all Israeli forces from occupied Syrian territory, stressing that Israel must comply with relevant international resolutions.
An Egyptian economic delegation visited Damascus several weeks ago, bringing together representatives from key sectors including construction, energy, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.
The visit focused on exploring opportunities in Syria’s reconstruction sector, particularly in housing, electricity networks, and basic services, as the country works to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure.
Egyptian officials have signalled interest in leveraging the country’s construction firms and state-backed companies to participate in large-scale rebuilding projects, while also boosting bilateral trade and facilitating private-sector partnerships.
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