Egypt, Morocco FMs stress AU peace role, back Agenda 2063
Egypt’s foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, have underlined the central role of the African Union (AU) in promoting peace, security, and development, while reaffirming their support for the AU’s Agenda 2063 framework in a Friday phone call.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L), Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita (R). Photo: Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Agenda 2063, launched in 2013, sets out a 50-year strategy for inclusive and sustainable development across the continent under the banner: The Africa We Want.
It prioritizes economic growth, regional integration, peace and social progress.
According to Egypt’s foreign ministry, the two ministers discussed ways to bolster African cooperation and advance shared strategic interests.
They also reviewed the latest regional and international developments, with particular focus on the Palestinian cause and the situations in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, and Sudan.
The talks touched on boosting bilateral ties in fields such as culture, education, investment, and political consultation, with both sides looking to deepen economic and strategic cooperation.
Abdelatty and Bourita’s conversation comes as Egypt works with Arab and African partners to address ongoing Middle East crises and to reinforce regional solidarity through joint action.
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