The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, emphasized the critical importance that the state places on the Arab region, being a strategic pillar and foundation of Egyptian national security.
Abdelatty made these comments during a meeting on Thursday with the president of the Arab Affairs Committee in the House of Representatives, Mohamed Abou Hemeila, to discuss ways to enhance mechanisms of joint Arab action and coordinate efforts in support of national interests, while also promoting security and stability in the region.
During the meeting, Abdelatty expressed pride in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ collaboration with the House of Representatives and its various committees.
He highlighted the importance of coordinating with Arab partners to address growing common regional challenges and strengthen Arab solidarity in the face of rapid changes and successive crises in the region.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister also reviewed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with fellow Arab countries, emphasizing the role of parliamentary diplomacy and the activation of friendship groups to enhance institutional ties with Arab parliaments.
He also stressed the importance of continuing efforts to support the fundamental principles of Egyptian foreign policy, particularly respecting states’ sovereignty, rejecting foreign interference in Arab affairs, and promoting economic cooperation and investment between fellow Arab countries.
In response, Abou Hemeila expressed the Arab Affairs Committee’s commitment to ongoing cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support the steps and priorities of Egyptian foreign policy on the Arab stage and actively contribute to protecting Egyptian and Arab national security parameters in the face of current challenges.
Source: MENA
