Egypt is preparing to host a series of high-profile African events in New El Alamein city from October 2-4, 2026. The events include the El Alamein Africa Forum, the Summit of Founding States of the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD), and the 8th Mid-Year Coordinating Meeting of the African Union. These events aim to promote African economic integration and sustainable development.
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Bader Abdelatty, recently met with leaders and members of the Ministry to review preparations for the upcoming events. During the meeting, Dr. Abdelatty was briefed on the organizational and substantive preparations for the three events, including meeting programs, session arrangements, and logistical, protocol, and media-related preparations.
Dr. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of building on the opportunities provided by these events to enhance coordination between African countries, support economic integration and development paths, and mobilize resources and build partnerships necessary to implement continental priorities. He also stressed the need for careful follow-up on all arrangements during the final stage of preparations to reflect Egypt's commitment to actively contributing to promoting African common action and driving the agenda for development and integration on the continent.
The events will be attended by a wide range of participants, including leaders, ministers, senior officials, representatives of the private sector, and financial and investment institutions. The goal is to achieve tangible and practical results that serve development and stability goals in the continent. Egypt's hosting of these events demonstrates its commitment to supporting African common action and promoting economic integration and sustainable development.
The El Alamein Africa Forum, the Summit of Founding States of NEPAD, and the 8th Mid-Year Coordinating Meeting of the African Union are expected to provide a platform for African countries to discuss and address common challenges and opportunities. The events will also provide an opportunity for Egypt to strengthen its relations with other African countries and promote its role in supporting African development and integration.
Dr. Abdelatty directed the continuation of intensive coordination between various sectors of the Ministry and national authorities concerned to ensure that the events are held in a manner that befits Egypt's status and its role in supporting African common action. He also emphasized the need to ensure that the events achieve their objectives and contribute to promoting African economic integration and sustainable development.
The three African events are expected to conclude with a set of recommendations and agreements aimed at promoting African economic integration and sustainable development. The events will also provide a platform for Egypt to demonstrate its commitment to supporting African development and integration and to promote its role as a key player in African affairs.
Key points
- Egypt is set to host three high-level African events in New El Alamein city from October 2-4, 2026.
- The events aim to promote African economic integration and sustainable development.
- Dr. Bader Abdelatty, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is leading the preparations for the events.
