Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdel-Aati received a phone call from his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan on Wednesday.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tamim Khallaf said the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and reviewed regional developments.
Minister Abdel-Aati praised the strong ties between the two countries and expressed Egypt’s keenness to advance cooperation across various fields, particularly as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations this year.
The minister stressed the importance of enhancing economic, trade and investment cooperation, alongside strengthening private-sector partnerships.
He also highlighted the outcomes of the Singaporean president’s visit to Egypt in September 2025, which saw the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding.
Minister Abdel-Aati said Egypt looks forward to expanding Singaporean investments in key sectors, including logistics, technology, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, modern financial systems, waste recycling and renewable energy—particularly green hydrogen and solar power.
He also called for closer cooperation between Egyptian and Singaporean ports and their digitalisation to boost Egyptian exports to Singapore and to Asian markets.
On regional developments, Abdel-Aati warned of the serious repercussions of ongoing military escalation in the Middle East on international maritime security and global supply chains.
He highlighted the growing threats to the Strait of Hormuz and their impact on shipping costs and the flow of essential commodities.
Both ministers condemned Iranian attacks targeting Gulf countries, stressing the need for de-escalation and the prioritization of diplomatic solutions to avoid further instability.
Minister Abdel-Aati also emphasised the importance of safeguarding navigation in the Red Sea, noting its global economic significance.
For his part, Balakrishnan praised Egypt’s key role in securing navigation in the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
