Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Wednesday with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to discuss preparations for the next meeting of the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Joint Committee and the latest regional developments.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ambassador Nader Zaki said the call is part of ongoing consultations and co-ordination between the two brotherly countries.
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand co-operation across various fields, building on the growing momentum in Egyptian-Kuwaiti ties and reflecting the deep-rooted historical and brotherly bonds between the two countries and their peoples.
They also reviewed preparations for the upcoming round of the Egyptian-Kuwaiti Joint Committee meetings, which will be held in Kuwait with the participation of relevant ministries and authorities from both sides.
Minister Abdelatty stressed the importance of thorough preparations to ensure tangible outcomes and co-operation projects that would strengthen the partnership between the two countries, particularly in the economic and investment fields, boost trade, encourage mutual investments and open new avenues for co-operation in priority sectors, in a manner that serves their shared interests.
The two ministers also exchanged views on the rapidly evolving developments in the region.
Abdelatty underscored the need to maintain close co-ordination and consultations amid current challenges, work jointly to de-escalate tensions and contain the situation, and avoid any military confrontation that could undermine regional security and stability.
He also stressed the importance of prioritising political and diplomatic solutions and dialogue as the means of resolving regional crises and averting the risks and consequences of any potential escalation.
