Foreign Ministry spokesman Ambassador Tamim Khalaf said Abdelatty praised the distinguished bilateral relations across various fields.
He noted that Germany remains one of Egypt’s most important development partners and expressed Egypt’s desire to expand development cooperation between the two countries.
In this context, the foreign minister welcomed the outcomes of the Egypt–Germany governmental negotiations on development cooperation held in Berlin on 17 November, which focused on advancing development projects in Egypt.
Egypt’s top diplomat also expressed appreciation for the ongoing cooperation with Germany on labour mobility and the efforts of the Egyptian–German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration, noting that cooperation in this field presents a valuable opportunity for mutual benefit.
The spokesperson added that Abdelatty briefed the German official on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, outlining Egypt’s ongoing preparations to host the Early Recovery and Reconstruction Conference.
He underscored the importance of Germany’s active participation in the conference and highlighted the vital and irreplaceable role played by UNRWA, stressing the need to sustain its funding.
The meeting also reviewed the wide range of opportunities for trilateral cooperation between Egypt and Germany in Africa, particularly in the areas of development and water-resource management.
Minister Abdelatty noted Egypt’s contributions in the fields of energy and development, as well as its prominent role in supporting peace and security across the continent.
He expressed Egypt’s interest in enhancing cooperation in Africa, including through the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA).
He also briefed the German minister on the main features of the Suez and Red Sea Initiative (StREAM), explaining how it aims to link economic, developmental, and environmental frameworks and strengthen capacity-building among Red Sea littoral states.
The discussions further touched on developments in Sudan, where Abdelatty condemned the grave violations that occurred in the Al-Fashir area and outlined Egypt’s efforts within the Quad Mechanism to stop the conflict and preserve the unity and territorial integrity of Sudan.
He stressed the need for intensified international efforts to achieve a ceasefire and provide safe corridors for humanitarian assistance, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to facilitating the flow of aid in coordination with international institutions and the broader international community.
Meeting with the Egyptian community
Separately, Abdelatty met on Monday with members of the Egyptian community in Germany as part of his current visit to Berlin.
He expressed his deep appreciation for the role played by the Egyptian diaspora in Germany in strengthening ties between the two countries and supporting bilateral cooperation across various fields.
He stressed that regular meetings with Egyptian communities abroad form a core component of the Foreign Ministry’s long-standing approach to providing the highest levels of care, support, and consular services for Egyptian nationals overseas.
The foreign minister reviewed the efforts undertaken by the Foreign Ministry to advance digital transformation and upgrade consular mechanisms, highlighting several initiatives launched in cooperation with different state institutions to facilitate procedures for Egyptians abroad and enhance the quality of services offered to them, including the expansion of digitalized consular services.
This, he noted, reflects the priority the state attaches to protecting the interests of Egyptians overseas.
The discussions further touched on the profound regional challenges facing the Middle East, with the minister outlining the efforts undertaken by the Egyptian state to safeguard its national security and stability.
In this context, he emphasised the need for Egyptians at home and abroad to stand united in defending national interests and supporting the country’s economy during this critical phase.
Egypt-Germany cooperation
FM Abdelatty’s visit comes less than two weeks after high-level economic negotiations that secured a substantial German financing package, signalling a new phase in the strategic partnership between Cairo and Berlin.
The talks concluded with a €294.5 million (around EGP 16 billion) cooperation package for the next development cycle, including €171.5 million in soft financing, debt swaps, and grants for immediate implementation.
The funds will support renewable energy projects under the NWFE programme, solid-waste management, and investment in climate improvements.
A central component is a €50 million debt-swap tranche to connect major wind farms, including ACWA Power 1 and 2, to the national grid, directly backing the NWFE initiative.
A further €123 million was approved under a new 2025–2028 negotiation protocol for 10 priority sectors such as industrial localisation, innovation, and scientific research.
Germany remains one of Egypt’s most longstanding development partners. A recent report by the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation highlighted decades of cooperation supported through debt swaps, concessional loans, direct contributions, and technical-assistance grants.
Current projects span renewable energy, climate adaptation, water and sanitation, irrigation, migration, solid-waste management, and private-sector development.
Bilateral trade stands at about €6 billion, while German investments reached roughly $3 billion by early 2025, with more than 1,700 German companies operating in Egypt.
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