Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki, the two ministers reviewed ways to strengthen Egypt‑US ties within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries and exchanged views on a range of regional issues.
The meeting focused on rapidly evolving developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and contain escalation. Abdelatty stressed the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts and prioritising political and peaceful solutions to prevent the region from sliding into a broader cycle of instability. He also underscored the need for coordinated regional and international action to preserve security and address the root causes of regional crises.
The discussions further addressed developments in the Horn of Africa, with Abdelatty emphasising the importance of respecting the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of regional states, safeguarding security in both the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and strengthening international and regional co‑operation to ensure freedom of navigation and global trade.
The two sides agreed to maintain close consultation and co‑ordination on regional and international issues while building on the strategic partnership between Cairo and Washington in support of regional security and stability.
