Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati has conducted a series of bilateral and expanded meetings with several foreign ministers and representatives of the American business community on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The discussions centered on strengthening investments, reducing regional escalation, and supporting development in the African continent.
During his meeting with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze, Abdellati praised the level of bilateral relations, expressing Egypt's aspiration to enhance cooperation in commercial and economic fields through the regular convening of bilateral cooperation mechanisms. The two sides also exchanged views on the Iranian file, developments in the Palestinian issue, and the Ukrainian crisis, emphasizing the importance of negotiations and peaceful solutions.
In a meeting with his Kenyan counterpart, Musalia Mudavadi, the two ministers discussed ways to upgrade political and economic cooperation, building on the outcomes of the Egyptian President's visit to Nairobi, and accelerating the holding of joint committee meetings. They also reviewed preparations for Egypt to host the "African Scientist Forum" in October 2026.
Abdellati met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, where they commended the noticeable development in bilateral relations and agreed to hold the fourth session of the joint ministerial committee. The Egyptian minister expressed Cairo's aspiration to complete the establishment of the Egyptian-Pakistani Business Council to increase Pakistani investments, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone.
The Egyptian minister discussed with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Brendse the enhancement of economic and water cooperation on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the two countries in water management, in addition to cooperation in migration and capacity-building files.
During his meeting with UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband, Abdellati confirmed Egypt's keenness to develop the strategic partnership and facilitate Egyptian exports' access to the British market, providing investment opportunities for British companies. The meeting reviewed regional files, including the implementation of the Gaza peace plan and the situation in the West Bank.
Abdellati concluded his activities by participating in a roundtable with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), where he emphasized the need to translate the Egyptian-American political momentum into economic partnerships and direct investments, calling for the utilization of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and the Joint Economic Committee.
Key points
- Egypt's diplomatic efforts focus on enhancing investments and reducing regional escalation.
- Abdellati's meetings covered various regional issues, including the Palestinian issue and the Iranian file.
- Egypt aims to strengthen economic cooperation with countries like Latvia, Kenya, and Pakistan.
