Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdel-Aati, has reaffirmed that Cairo is deploying all its diplomatic efforts to curb escalation in the region and promote stability.
Minister Abdel-Aati’s remarks were made on Friday during a meeting in Moscow with a group of prominent thought leaders and heads of research and policy centres. The meeting is part of efforts to strengthen engagement with Russia’s intellectual and analytical circles.
Abdel-Aati underscored the importance of deepening co-operation between Egyptian and Russian think tanks, highlighting the pivotal role research institutions play in providing strategic insights to support decision-makers. He stressed the need to expand collaboration and exchange expertise in research and analysis to advance the national interests of both countries.
The minister also outlined the key pillars of Egypt’s foreign policy, emphasising its foundation on strategic balance and core principles, including the preservation of the nation-state, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
In this context, Abdel-Aati praised the growing strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia, pointing to key joint projects such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone as tangible examples of productive bilateral co-operation and a shared commitment to elevating ties.
On the regional front, the minister reviewed Egypt’s intensive efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain the current crisis, reaffirming Cairo’s commitment to advancing diplomatic solutions and prioritising dialogue.
Discussions also addressed post-conflict security arrangements in the region and ways to support peace and stability in the Middle East.
The meeting featured an interactive exchange on a range of regional and international issues, including developments in the Palestinian cause, the future of the international system, efforts to reform the UN Security Council, and challenges facing the global non-proliferation regime and their implications for international security.
