Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a stopover en route to the Philippines, where he will attend an ASEAN ministerial meeting.
FM Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with the UAE and other Gulf Arab states, describing the attacks as a flagrant violation of their sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.
He called for an immediate halt to all escalatory actions that could inflame tensions, widen the conflict, or threaten Arab states’ security.
The two ministers stressed the importance of protecting freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law and ensuring the safety of international shipping.
They rejected attempts to restrict passage through international waterways, warning that any disruption would have serious consequences for the global economy and energy security.
The ministers also discussed developments in Sudan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon and agreed to maintain coordination on regional issues.
On bilateral relations, they welcomed the continued expansion of Egyptian-UAE cooperation under President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the two countries’ strategic partnership across various sectors.
The Abu Dhabi meeting came nine days after Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's latest visit to Egypt. President El-Sisi received him at Alamein Airport for talks focused on bilateral relations and efforts to prevent renewed military escalation in the Middle East.
The two leaders stressed the need for continued coordination and joint action to address regional challenges.
The Alamein visit followed Sheikh Mohamed’s trip to Cairo on 15 June, when the two presidents welcomed the US-Iran agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. El-Sisi reiterated that the security of the UAE and other Gulf states is an integral part of Egypt's national security.
In May, El-Sisi travelled briefly to Abu Dhabi following Iranian attacks on Emirati territory and infrastructure, declaring that "what affects the UAE affects Egypt."
Egypt and the UAE maintain a strategic partnership supported by frequent consultations between their leaders and foreign ministers.
Cooperation extends across investment, trade, energy, infrastructure, and development, most prominently the $35 billion Ras El-Hekma agreement signed in February 2024, the largest foreign direct investment deal in Egypt’s history.
Their recent diplomatic coordination has focused on Iranian attacks against Arab states, freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and the crises in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon.
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