Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a series of bilateral meetings with senior international officials on the sidelines of the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, led by Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli.
During his visit, Abdelatty met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, and Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos.
The discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff focused on enhancing bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States.
Abdelatty asserted Egypt’s commitment to continuing close coordination with the US on various regional and international issues of mutual concern.
The foreign minister also commended US efforts, particularly by US President Donald Trump, to end the war in the Gaza Strip, affirming Egypt’s support for the US plan as a crucial framework for securing a ceasefire and restoring stability to the region.
The meetings also addressed developments related to the Palestinian issue.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s steadfast position in supporting a just and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian cause.
He called for a complete and sustainable ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian aid access, stressing the importance of focusing on the UN Security Council Resolution 2803 as the governing reference for ceasefire efforts.
He stressed the importance of launching a credible political process toward a two-state solution, which would lead to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, ensuring security and stability for all people in the region.
In his meetings with US officials, Abdelatty exchanged views on efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, particularly concerning the Iranian nuclear issue.
He stressed the need to avoid escalating tensions and to prioritize diplomatic and political solutions that would contribute to preserving regional security and stability.
He underlined the importance of reaching a peaceful and mutually beneficial settlement that addresses all parties’ concerns over the Iranian nuclear file, based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Regarding Sudan, Abdelatty discussed Egypt’s efforts to support Sudan in maintaining its national institutions and territorial integrity.
He reiterated that Sudan’s stability is crucial for both Egyptian and regional security.
The foreign minister reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for international and regional efforts to end the ongoing conflict, stressing the need for an immediate and sustainable humanitarian ceasefire and increased humanitarian assistance for the Sudanese people.
He also warned against any attempts to create parallel structures that could undermine Sudan’s unity, stressing the importance of preserving Sudanese state institutions and supporting a comprehensive political settlement.
The discussions also touched upon developments in the Horn of Africa.
Shifting to Somalia, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing the importance of enabling the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to perform its duties effectively by ensuring sustainable funding.
He also rejected the creation of parallel entities outside internationally recognized legal frameworks.
Concerning the Red Sea, Abdelatty stressed that governance of the Red Sea should be limited to its bordering states and reiterated Egypt’s rejection of any attempts by non-coastal parties to impose a role in this matter.
In relation to the Nile waters, Abdelatty underlined that water is a fundamental human right and called for adherence to international law, particularly principles of consensus, cooperation, and non-harm concerning shared international rivers.
He stressed the importance of cooperation and integration among Nile Basin countries for mutual benefit, rejecting unilateral actions that affect the rights of downstream countries and jeopardize Egypt’s water security.
Concluding his series of meetings, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to continuing coordination and consultation with its regional and international partners to support efforts aimed at achieving peace and enhancing security and stability in the region.
