Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi during his first bilateral visit to Egypt since assuming office in September 2026, reflecting the growing importance of Egyptian‑Kazakh relations and Egypt’s role in the Middle East.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki said that the Kazakh foreign minister delivered a written message from President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev to President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi, expressing appreciation for the progress of bilateral relations in recent years.
During expanded talks, the two ministers stressed the importance of activating existing institutional co‑operation mechanisms, including the Egyptian‑Kazakh Joint Committee, which is set to hold its sixth session in Astana during the first quarter of 2027. The meeting of the joint committee will feature a session of the Business Council, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
Minister Abdelatty stressed the importance of enhancing regional connectivity with Kazakhstan through transportation, ports and logistics services, while leveraging the strategic location of the Suez Canal and its economic zone, along with Egypt’s network of free trade agreements. He also reviewed investment opportunities available to Kazakh companies in Egypt, particularly in energy, fuel trading, grain storage and logistics sectors.
The ministers discussed ways to expand trade and investment, tourism, civil aviation and air connectivity, as well as parliamentary, cultural and educational co‑operation. Abdelatty also underscored the role of Al‑Azhar in promoting moderation and intercultural dialogue and reviewed opportunities for co‑operation in countering terrorism and extremism.
The talks covered regional and international developments, including the situation in Gaza, the implementation of the peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, humanitarian access, developments involving Iran and the United States, and issues related to the Horn of Africa, Sudan, the Red Sea and water security.
The two ministers signed a protocol amending the 2006 bilateral agreement on mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and official passports, reflecting the commitment of both countries to deepening co‑operation and diplomatic relations.
