Speaking at a government press conference, Abdelatty said Egypt was discussing mechanisms for strengthening Arab collective security with several countries, reviving an idea first proposed nearly a decade ago.
He added that Cairo is also implementing directives from President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to follow up on regional security arrangements, stressing that “Egypt’s national security is intrinsically linked to Arab national security, and the two are inseparable.”
The proposal for a joint force was first endorsed during the 2015 Arab League Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, where Arab leaders agreed in principle to create a unified military formation capable of responding rapidly to regional threats such as terrorism and state collapse.
The initiative, strongly backed by Egypt at the time, stalled amid disagreements over command structures, deployment rules, and funding.
Abdelatty said Arab countries must play the leading role in shaping regional security arrangements and warned against attempts by outside powers to impose their own frameworks.
“Arab countries and regional states must have the most influential and decisive voice in shaping these security arrangements,” he stated.
Abdelatty also emphasized the need for a comprehensive commitment to the principle of nuclear non-proliferation and respect for fundamental principles, including state sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and the protection of the nation-state.
He reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any institutions, militias, or armed structures operating outside the state's authority.
Abdelatty also warned that the ongoing conflict in the region could spiral into a broader war.
He said Egypt had repeatedly cautioned that the fighting could destabilize the Middle East and have serious consequences for the global economy.
The foreign minister said Egypt was also coordinating with international partners, including the European Union (EU) and the United States, as well as global financial institutions, to secure concessional financing to help cushion the economic impact of the crisis.
Rising energy and food prices linked to the conflict are adding pressure to Egypt’s economy, he said.
“We expect that in the coming weeks there will be specific outcomes regarding additional concessional financing to support the Egyptian budget,” Abdelatty said.
Cairo is continuing diplomatic contacts with regional and international partners to push for a political settlement, he said.
“There are no military solutions to crises, only sustainable political solutions,” Abdelatty said.
He also condemned attacks targeting several Arab states as well as countries including Azerbaijan and Turkey, reaffirming Egypt’s solidarity with states affected by the escalation.
Abdelatty said authorities were also monitoring the situation of Egyptians stranded in countries affected by the war.
He thanked Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Jordan for facilitating emergency transit visas for Egyptians seeking to return home.
Egyptian embassies across Gulf states, Iraq, and Jordan are in contact with citizens and assisting those seeking evacuation, he added.
“The conditions of Egyptians residing abroad are stable,” Abdelatty said, adding that they are receiving support from host governments.
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