Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Kenyan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries and coordinating on regional issues of mutual interest. The discussion aimed to build on the outcomes of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's visit to Nairobi in May.
During the meeting, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing to enhance bilateral relations and elevating the levels of political, economic, and developmental cooperation. He stressed the need to follow up on the outcomes of President el-Sisi's visit to Nairobi, particularly in holding the joint committee meetings as soon as possible. This would help achieve mutual interests and promote cooperation between the two nations.
Abdelatty also reviewed the preparations for Egypt to host the Africa Speaks forum, scheduled to take place from October 2-4, 2026. The forum aims to provide a platform for enhancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation between African countries and supporting regional integration efforts. The event will be held on the sidelines of the eighth African Union mid-year coordination meeting.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of cooperation and integration in the Nile River to achieve mutual benefits and interests. He emphasized the need to adhere to the spirit of consensus and brotherhood to restore inclusivity in the Nile Basin Initiative and reject unilateral actions. Abdelatty welcomed the positive developments in the consultative process of the NBI initiative to restore inclusivity in accordance with international law.
Both sides exchanged views on the developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. They discussed ways to enhance coordination on the challenges facing the African continent. The meeting also focused on promoting cooperation between Egypt and Kenya on various issues of mutual interest at the international and regional levels.
The two ministers agreed to strengthen coordination between Egypt and Kenya on regional and international issues. They emphasized the need for continued consultation and cooperation to address common challenges and promote mutual interests. The meeting demonstrated the commitment of both countries to enhancing bilateral relations and promoting cooperation on regional and global issues.
The discussions between Abdelatty and Mudavadi reflect the strong relations between Egypt and Kenya. Both countries are working to enhance cooperation in various fields, including politics, economy, and development. The meeting highlighted the importance of continued dialogue and cooperation between the two nations to address regional and global challenges.
Key points
- Egypt and Kenya are working to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on regional and international issues.
- The two countries agreed to promote cooperation on issues such as the Nile River, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea region.
- Egypt will host the Africa Speaks forum in October 2026 to promote economic, trade, and investment cooperation between African countries.
