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The meeting comes as Egypt and Morocco prepare to hold the first session of their joint coordination and follow-up committee at prime ministerial level, aimed at deepening political, economic, and trade cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, both ministers affirmed the strength of Egyptian-Moroccan relations, highlighting recent progress across multiple sectors and stressing their shared commitment to advancing the partnership in line with mutual interests.
They also reviewed ongoing preparations for the joint committee, which is expected to serve as a key mechanism for expanding cooperation and turing political alignment into practical results.
On regional developments, the two sides exchanged views on the ongoing military escalation between the US and Israel from one side and Iran from the other side, describing the situation as a critical moment for the region.
FM Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s diplomatic efforts, carried out with regional and international partners, to de-escalate tensions, prevent wider conflict, and avoid further instability.
Discussions also covered the Palestinian issue as well as developments in Sudan and Libya. Both ministers stressed the importance of continued coordination to support regional security and stability and to strengthen joint Arab and African efforts in addressing current challenges.
The talks come during a visit to Cairo by a Moroccan delegation led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who arrived on Sunday to launch the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Joint Coordination and Follow-up Committee.
The visit marks a significant step toward institutionalizing cooperation between the two North African countries, with the committee, chaired at the prime ministerial level, designed to align policies and accelerate joint projects across trade, investment, and economic sectors.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly received Akhannouch at Cairo International Airport in an official ceremony. Talks are scheduled in the New Capital, followed by expanded meetings between the two delegations and the signing of several agreements to boost bilateral cooperation.
The Cairo meetings build on months of intensified coordination between the two countries, including repeated high-level contacts between their foreign ministers, as both sides seek to strengthen strategic ties and coordinate positions on key regional issues, particularly the conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, and Libya.
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