CAIRO, Sept 18 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Thursday paid a visit to Riyadh, where he held talks with senior Saudi ministers on ways to deepen bilateral cooperation, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.
During the meeting with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan, the two sides praised the outstanding level of relations and high-level coordination between Cairo and Riyadh, reflected in President Sisi’s recent visit to Neom on August 22 to bolster the strategic partnership.
According to a statement to the press, both ministers stressed the importance of fostering economic and investment cooperation, encouraging mutual investments that serve the common interests of the two nations.
They expressed satisfaction with progress achieved under the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council and its committees, paving the way for the Council’s first meeting, to be co-chaired by President Sisi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The two ministers underlined the importance of maintaining regular reciprocal visits at all levels as a cornerstone for sustained political coordination, institutional cooperation and continuous consultation.
On regional issues, the two top diplomats strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, denouncing them as a grave violation of international humanitarian law and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.
Abdelatty further warned of the catastrophic humanitarian consequences, including starvation and displacement.
Both sides reiterated the urgent need for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, and intensified international efforts to end the war.
They also emphasized the importance of expanding international recognition of the State of Palestine, discussing preparations for an international conference scheduled to be held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 22.
The ministers also exchanged views on Sudan, stressing the need for a humanitarian truce leading to a comprehensive ceasefire and an inclusive political process that preserves Sudan’s unity and institutions.
They further discussed developments in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen, reaffirming their rejection of any attempts at division and underscoring that political settlements remain the sole path to stability. (MENA)
