FM Abdelatty met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, with both ministers affirming the depth of historical and popular ties between Egypt and Syria and the importance of building on Al-Shaibani’s visit to Cairo in early May.
The two ministers welcomed the convening of the second Egyptian-Syrian governmental meeting at the senior officials’ level, with the participation of ministries and agencies responsible for trade and investment in both countries, to discuss practical steps to strengthen joint economic cooperation.
Abdelatty condemned what he described as Israel’s “blatant violations” of Syrian sovereignty, stressing the need for Israel to withdraw from Syrian territories and comply with the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.
He also emphasized Egypt’s support for the full respect of Syria’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The Egyptian foreign minister further stressed the need to empower Syria’s national state institutions, reject external interference in its internal affairs, and intensify efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all forms.
During a meeting of the Egypt-Jordan-Iraq Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism, Abdelatty met with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of the trilateral mechanism as a key framework for regional integration, highlighting the opportunities it provides to leverage the capabilities and resources of the three countries in support of their shared interests.
He called for translating political will into practical projects in the fields of trade, industry, energy, electricity interconnection, agriculture, and transport, while accelerating the implementation of recommendations issued by the mechanism’s technical committees to advance development and economic integration among the three countries.
The Egyptian foreign minister reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to supporting the trilateral cooperation process and ensuring the regular convening of its meetings to strengthen cooperation among Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq and promote joint Arab action.
Also on the sidelines of the Arab League meeting, Abdelatty held talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, during which the two ministers underscored the strong historical ties between Egypt and Morocco and their commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
FM Abdelatty praised the outcomes of the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee, saying its recommendations would help boost bilateral economic, trade, and investment cooperation.
The two sides also exchanged views on a range of regional issues of mutual concern, including developments in the Palestinian cause and the situations in Sudan and Libya. They stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation to support regional security and stability and strengthen joint Arab and African efforts to address current challenges.
For his part, Bourita expressed Morocco’s appreciation for its longstanding relations with Egypt and reiterated Rabat’s commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination on regional issues.
Abdelatty later met with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, with both ministers affirming the depth of Egyptian-Kuwaiti relations and their commitment to advancing cooperation in the political, economic, and investment spheres.
The two sides highlighted the importance of building on the positive outcomes of recent high-level exchanges and preparations for the 14th session of the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Joint Committee, scheduled to be held in Kuwait in the coming period.
The ministers also discussed regional developments and emphasized the need for intensified Arab consultation and coordination in addressing the challenges facing the region. They stressed the importance of safeguarding Gulf security and stability as an integral part of Arab national security, while reaffirming the principles of good-neighbourliness, respect for state sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs.
On the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart called for a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, unhindered and sustainable humanitarian access, and the rejection of any displacement of Palestinians from their land.
They reiterated support for the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 4 June 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital as the only path toward achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.
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