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Abdelatty began the day with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, conveying greetings from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and reaffirming Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, stability, and state institutions.
He later met Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Abdelatty expressed Cairo’s appreciation for Berri’s role in maintaining Lebanon’s institutional cohesion and extended Independence Day congratulations to the country’s leadership and people. Discussions covered ways to deepen cooperation, with the minister stressing Egypt’s readiness to expand partnerships that support Lebanon’s economic stability.
On regional issues, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s territorial integrity and called for the full and synchronised implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701. He urged an end to repeated Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty and said the Lebanese Armed Forces must be empowered to assume their responsibilities across the country. Egypt, he added, is closely following developments in southern Lebanon and is working with regional and international partners to contain tensions.
Abdelatty also met Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, passing on greetings from Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and marking Lebanon’s Independence Day.
Both sides reviewed the recent positive momentum in bilateral relations following Salam’s visit to Cairo, which saw the resumption of the Joint Higher Committee and the signing of 13 memoranda of understanding across key sectors. Abdelatty said Egypt intends to build on that progress, particularly in investment, energy, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Talks also addressed Lebanon’s internal situation. Abdelatty said strengthening the Lebanese state and its legitimate institutions remains essential for restoring stability amid ongoing challenges. He voiced concern over the widening scope of Israeli attacks and again underscored the need for full implementation of Resolution 1701.
In a separate meeting, Abdelatty met Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan, emphasizing the longstanding ties between Dar al-Fatwa, Al-Azhar, and Dar Al-Ifta in Egypt. He praised the Mufti’s role in promoting coexistence and civil peace and said Egypt stands ready to support Lebanon’s unity and state institutions.
On the sidelines of the visit, the minister held phone consultations with former presidents Amine Gemayel and Michel Sleiman, former prime minister Tammam Salam, and Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi. He reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any infringement on Lebanon’s sovereignty and said national institutions must be strengthened to preserve security and stability.
Abdelatty said his visit was undertaken on direct instructions from President El-Sisi to engage closely with Lebanese leaders, help contain rising tensions, and coordinate regional and international support for Lebanon. It is his fourth visit to Beirut in the past 18 months.
On Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability in a phone call with Aoun marking Lebanon’s 82nd Independence Day.
He stressed Egypt’s backing for the full implementation of Resolution 1701 and for the Lebanese government’s position that all weapons should remain under state authority. Aoun thanked El-Sisi for Egypt’s continued support and highlighted Lebanon’s commitment to strengthening state control over arms and its longstanding ties with Cairo.
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