The meeting took place as Egypt prepares to host the International Conference on Early Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development of Gaza in November.
The UN delegation included the chairs of the executive boards of several major agencies, including the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), UNICEF, UN Women, and the World Food Programme (WFP).
They discussed with their Egyptian counterparts ways to expand cooperation in key areas, including food and water security, healthcare and education reform, and child protection in vulnerable communities, while promoting gender equality and women’s leadership in both the public and private sectors.
A statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Abdelatty described the visit as a “timely reaffirmation” of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United Nations, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the UN’s founding.
He praised the UN’s contributions to peace and development and highlighted Egypt’s active role in multilateral diplomacy, noting that the country hosts 38 UN offices, including several regional hubs staffed by more than 2,300 personnel.
“Egypt remains deeply committed to multilateralism as a foundation for global stability and peaceful coexistence,” Abdelatty said, emphasizing that respect for international law and collective security are the cornerstones of Cairo’s foreign policy.
For her part, Minister Rania Al-Mashat highlighted Egypt’s recent economic reforms, noting that structural changes have improved performance indicators, upgraded the country’s credit ratings, and created a more attractive investment environment.
She stressed that the UN and its specialized agencies can play a key role in supporting Egypt’s Vision 2030 and aligning it with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Al-Mashat also emphasized the government’s commitment to strengthening international development partnerships, adding that Egypt’s collaboration with the UN has been vital in turning global goals into tangible results through projects that promote resilience, inclusion, and innovation.
Turning to Gaza, Abdelatty briefed the delegation on Egypt’s ongoing humanitarian efforts and the outcomes of the Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace. He reaffirmed the importance of fully implementing the Gaza ceasefire agreement and ensuring the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian, relief, and medical aid to ease the suffering of Palestinians.
He also reviewed preparations for the upcoming Gaza reconstruction conference in Cairo, calling for strong UN participation to mobilize international support for rebuilding and long-term stability.
The visiting UN officials praised Egypt’s leadership and longstanding cooperation with the United Nations, describing Cairo as a key partner in peace, development, and humanitarian coordination in the region.
Egypt hosts one of the largest UN presences in the region, with 38 offices representing more than 25 UN agencies, funds, and programmes, including regional hubs for UNDP, WFP, and UN Women.
These offices collectively manage hundreds of projects aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2023–2027), which focuses on inclusive economic growth, human development, environmental sustainability, and good governance.
Over the past decade, Egypt and the UN have expanded cooperation in areas such as climate resilience, renewable energy, women’s economic empowerment, social protection, and public health.
This has led to major joint initiatives, including the UN Partnership Development Framework (UNPDF) and the Country Platform for the Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE).
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