In talks with Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot, Abdelatty stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and urged the inclusion of Egypt among the destinations of Belgian economic and trade missions, highlighting investment opportunities and ongoing economic reforms.
He also welcomed Belgium’s supportive role for Egypt within the European Union.
The two ministers also exchanged views on regional developments, including the situation in Gaza and Iran, where they welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran.
In a separate meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Abdelatty underscored the need to deepen economic and investment ties, highlighting opportunities in industry, energy, infrastructure, green economy, and digital transformation, and reiterating the importance of expanding German economic engagement with Egypt.
He also stressed Egypt’s priorities on industrial localization, private sector empowerment, vocational training, and labour mobility, while calling for sustained humanitarian access to Gaza and renewed momentum toward a two-state solution.
Abdelatty warned against continued escalation in the occupied West Bank and reiterated Egypt’s view that diplomacy remains the only viable path regarding Iran.
The German foreign minister praised Egypt’s role in supporting regional stability and expressed Berlin’s interest in further strengthening cooperation.
In a separate meeting with Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, Abdelatty highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral relations and called for expanded cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, infrastructure, and financial services. He also proposed establishing a joint economic committee and a business council to enhance economic engagement.
Both sides discussed developments in Gaza, where Abdelatty stressed the importance of implementing the first phase of the US-backed plan and moving forward with the second phase, including ensuring humanitarian access and deploying an international stabilization force. He also briefed Luxembourg on wider regional developments, including Lebanon, Syria, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa.
Abdelatty later met Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, where both sides reaffirmed the strength of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional developments, including the Iran file.
In another meeting with EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica, Abdelatty reviewed progress in Egypt–EU relations following last year’s summit, stressing the importance of advancing cooperation under the strategic and comprehensive partnership framework.
He highlighted migration cooperation, including regular migration pathways and vocational training, and presented Egypt’s vision for the EU’s Mediterranean Pact.
EU officials reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation with Egypt, describing it as a key partner in the Southern Mediterranean and praising its role in promoting regional stability and managing shared challenges.
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