Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, met on Wednesday with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group’s Annual Meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and coordinate on current regional developments.
The Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki said the two ministers stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in various fields, particularly investment, economic and trade relations, reflecting their existing partnership.
They also agreed to follow up on the implementation of agreements reached under the partnership agreement between the two countries.
The spokesperson added that the ministers held extensive discussions on the latest regional developments, rising tensions and escalation, and their impact on security and stability in the region and worldwide, as well as on energy and food security.
The two ministers stressed the importance of continuing joint efforts to de-escalate tensions, and to prioritise political and diplomatic solutions.
They also condemned the attacks on Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need to halt these attacks immediately.
Regarding the situation in Sudan, the ministers exchanged views on the latest developments on the ground and at the political level, as well as efforts to reach a settlement to the crisis.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of continuing efforts to contain the crisis, preserve Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, and safeguard its national institutions.
The two sides also discussed Egypt’s role in supporting efforts to resolve the crisis and the UK’s role on the UN Security Council, given its responsibility as the penholder on the Sudan file.
They also discussed the need to stop the flow of weapons to the militia and support Sudan’s national institutions to help create the conditions for a ceasefire.
