The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where they discussed the cooperation between Egypt and the UN in reaching a political resolution in Syria.

Abdelatty said that such "a comprehensive political settlement" must tackle the crisis's impacts and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.

He underscored the importance of "ensuring Syria's sovereignty, security, and stability while combating all forms of terrorism on its territory," read the statement.

Additionally, he called for an end to foreign interventions in Syria’s affairs and advocated for facilitating a Syrian-Syrian dialogue to achieve a solution owned by the Syrians themselves.

Cairo has consistently emphasized the importance of Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, underscoring the need to prevent foreign intervention and the significance of finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis per relevant international resolutions.

Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the efforts of the Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria, which held its most recent meeting on the sidelines of the Arab League (AL) Council at the level of foreign ministers in Cairo on 10 September. 

The AL formed an Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria in May 2023, comprising Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, and the AL’s secretary-general, to seek a comprehensive solution to the longstanding Syrian crisis.

According to the text, the top diplomat also highlighted the need to address issues related to refugees and displaced persons, under established frameworks and UN Security Council Resolution 2254.

The Syrian civil war, which started in 2011, with protests against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, quickly escalated into a multi-faceted civil war involving various internal factions, regional powers, and international actors.

As of 8 August, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported that Egypt is home to 157,000 Syrian refugees, which reflects Egypt’s broader commitment to regional stability and its ongoing humanitarian efforts.