Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty participated on Monday in the G7 ministerial meeting in Paris, where he outlined Egypt’s vision for artificial intelligence governance and its role in supporting sustainable development.
During a session dedicated to AI governance, Abdelatty described artificial intelligence as a key driver of economic growth and innovation across sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture and public administration, stressing the importance of ensuring that technological advances serve people and support development objectives.
The minister reviewed Egypt’s efforts to establish a comprehensive national AI governance framework, including the creation of the National Council for Artificial Intelligence, the launch of the national AI strategy, and the adoption of the National AI Governance Framework 2026. He highlighted Egypt’s focus on integrating AI into government services, supporting research and innovation, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector.
Abdelatty also underlined Egypt’s contributions at the regional and international levels, noting its role in developing the African Union’s continental AI strategy and related Arab initiatives. He stressed the importance of ensuring that African and Arab countries play an active role in shaping and governing artificial intelligence technologies in line with their national priorities and development needs.
The minister called for inclusive and balanced international frameworks for AI governance that enable all countries to benefit from the opportunities created by the technology. He also welcomed ongoing United Nations initiatives in this field, including the establishment of an independent international scientific body on artificial intelligence and the launch of a global dialogue on AI governance.
