During the meeting, FM Abdelatty praised the growing momentum in Egyptian-British relations and expressed Cairo’s interest in expanding cooperation across economic, cultural, educational, and defence sectors, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Tamim Khalaf.
The Egyptian minister also stressed the importance of continuing joint coordination mechanisms established under the Egypt-UK Association Agreement, signed in December 2020, to advance cooperation across multiple fields.
Abdelatty highlighted Egypt’s interest in attracting further British investment, noting that the United Kingdom remains among the largest sources of cumulative foreign investment in Egypt.
Regional developments topped the discussions, particularly ongoing US-Iran negotiations and efforts to contain escalating conflicts in the Middle East.
FM Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s diplomatic efforts, conducted in coordination with regional and international partners, to prevent further escalation, reiterating Cairo’s longstanding position that diplomacy and negotiations remain the only path toward resolving the current crisis.
He stressed the importance of supporting the US-Iran negotiation track to help preserve regional stability, warning of the severe economic repercussions of continued conflicts, particularly on global trade and international shipping routes.
The foreign minister also reaffirmed Cairo’s full solidarity with Gulf states against any threats targeting their security and stability.
Moreover, the talks addressed developments in the Gaza Strip, with Abdelatty calling for intensified international and regional efforts to ensure the implementation of the second phase of US-backed Gaza plan and to guarantee the unrestricted flow of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid into the territory.
He said such efforts were essential to alleviating the humanitarian crisis, facilitating early recovery and reconstruction, and enabling the Palestinian national committee to assume its responsibilities as part of broader efforts toward a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue.
Abdelatty also praised Britain’s positions on the Palestinian cause, including its recognition of the State of Palestine. London formally recognized the State of Palestine in 2025, a move welcomed by Cairo as part of broader international efforts to revive prospects for a two-state solution.
Additionally, both sides exchanged views on several regional files, including developments in Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and water security issues.
For her part, Cooper praised Egypt’s role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East and reaffirmed Britain’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Cairo.
Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination and consultation to support regional de-escalation and stability, the Egyptian foreign ministry said.
Egypt has intensified its diplomatic outreach with regional and international partners, seeking to contain escalation linked to the Gaza war, attacks on Gulf states, disruptions to Red Sea shipping lanes, and growing instability across several regional fronts.
The talks in London also coincided with ongoing indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional security issues, which Egypt has publicly backed as part of broader efforts to avoid further military escalation in the region.
Egypt and the United Kingdom maintain longstanding political, economic, and security ties. Britain is among the largest foreign investors in Egypt, particularly in the energy, financial services, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors, with British companies, including BP, maintaining major operations in the country.
Britain has also recently increased coordination with Egypt on regional crises, including the wars in Gaza and Sudan, maritime security in the Red Sea, migration across the Mediterranean, and counterterrorism efforts in North Africa and the Horn of Africa.
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