Speaking to CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour in London, Abdelatty said a political solution is the only path to ending regional cycles of escalation.
"Without an independent Palestinian state, there is no peace and stability in the region," Abdelatty said, adding that Cairo rejects military solutions to the region's overlapping crises.
He stressed that Cairo rejects military solutions to the region’s crises, saying Egypt is working with all parties to contain tensions and prevent further escalation across multiple fronts, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
The foreign minister said Egypt is engaged in daily consultations with regional and international actors, including the United States, Iran, Gulf states, and mediators, as part of efforts to promote de-escalation and revive diplomatic channels.
Abdelatty also addressed the situation in Gaza, reiterating Egypt’s call to move forward with the implementation of the second phase of a ceasefire framework, which he said should include a permanent end to hostilities, expanded humanitarian access, and progress toward prisoner exchanges.
He warned that continued military escalation across the region threatens not only regional stability but also global trade and energy security, pointing in particular to risks affecting key maritime routes and supply chains.
On Iran, he stressed Egypt’s support for dialogue over confrontation, saying there is “no military solution” to the crisis, and that diplomatic engagement remains essential to avoid wider regional conflict.
Domestic economic impact
The geopolitical challenges surrounding Egypt’s borders are placing an unprecedented burden on national resources, particularly through declining Suez Canal traffic, Abdelatty said.
However, he noted that the Egyptian economy has demonstrated resilience against these external shocks.
The top Egyptian diplomat added that Cairo has not used regional instability as an excuse to pause its economic programs, the minister added, stating that the government is pressing ahead with structural and financial reforms.
Abdelatty said the government is working with a clear vision aimed at creating an attractive environment for foreign direct investment and removing obstacles for the private sector to serve as the main driver of development.
He noted that current efforts are focused on localizing industry, strengthening the agricultural sector, and positioning Egypt as a regional and global hub for renewable and clean energy, including green hydrogen exports.
He said the structural foundations of the Egyptian economy have become stronger and more cohesive as a result of these reforms, while strategic partnerships with the European Union and international institutions provide a solid platform for navigating the current exceptional global conditions with confidence.
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