Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdel Aati met with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Paris on November 9. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G7 ministerial meeting with partner countries. According to Nader Zaki, the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdel Aati emphasized the importance of strengthening the partnership between Egypt and Germany, particularly in the economic and commercial sectors.
Abdel Aati highlighted the promising prospects of the Egyptian market and expressed his desire to see increased German investments in Egypt. He also stressed the need to continue enhancing cooperation in regular migration and labor mobility. The two ministers discussed the recent developments in the region, including the risks of military escalation and efforts to contain tensions and restore calm.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister welcomed the second edition of the Labor Mobility Forum held in Cairo in October. He emphasized the need to continue efforts to open up new opportunities for Egyptian workers in the German job market. Abdel Aati also reaffirmed Egypt's support for joint initiatives to develop innovative and sustainable mechanisms to increase the number of Egyptian workers in Germany.
Abdel Aati and Wadephul examined the latest regional developments, including the situation in Gaza and the Israeli practices in the West Bank. The Egyptian Foreign Minister stressed the need to pursue efforts to ensure the full implementation of the peace plan in Gaza. He also warned against the dangers of Israeli practices in the West Bank, including the expansion of settlements and attempts to impose a fait accompli on the ground.
The question of the Ethiopian dam and Egypt's water security was also a key topic of discussion. Abdel Aati recalled that the issue of the Nile waters is an existential stake for Egypt. He expressed Egypt's categorical rejection of any unilateral measure in the eastern Nile basin that would be contrary to international law.
The situation in Sudan was also discussed, with Abdel Aati reaffirming Egypt's commitment to the country's unity, territorial integrity, and the preservation of its national institutions. He expressed Egypt's categorical rejection of any attempt to divide Sudan or undermine its stability.
Finally, the two ministers addressed the security situation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. They stressed the need for regional and international efforts to be combined to address these security challenges. The meeting between Abdel Aati and Wadephul reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Egypt and Germany and to address key regional issues.
Key points
- Egypt and Germany discuss ways to strengthen economic and commercial ties
- The two countries also address regional crises, including the situation in Gaza and Sudan
- Egypt emphasizes its rejection of any unilateral measure in the eastern Nile basin that would be contrary to international law
