Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abd al-Atti emphasized Egypt's pride in its strategic relations with the United States during a meeting with Mesad Bols, the senior advisor to the US President for Arab and African affairs. The two parties expressed their desire to enhance cooperation mechanisms and elevate their relationship to broader horizons, serving the mutual interests of both countries. This meeting took place on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
The discussions also covered developments in Sudan, with Abd al-Atti stressing the importance of preserving the country's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He emphasized the need to protect Sudan's national institutions and the nation's capabilities, highlighting the significance of building on current efforts to end the conflict and create an environment conducive to finding political solutions through dialogue and negotiation.
The situation in Libya was another topic of discussion, with Abd al-Atti emphasizing the priority of maintaining Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also underscored the importance of supporting the unity of Libya's national institutions and integrating regional and international efforts to support the Libyan political process. This, he believes, will help the Libyan parties reach a sustainable settlement that reflects their will and preserves the country's unity and institutions.
The meeting touched on several regional files, including developments in Yemen and the Iranian crisis. Abd al-Atti highlighted the importance of de-escalation and adopting political solutions to enhance regional security and stability. He also stressed the need to ensure the security and freedom of maritime navigation in accordance with international law.
According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, Nader Zaki, the two parties exchanged views on various issues of mutual interest. The meeting demonstrated Egypt's commitment to fostering strong relations with the United States, a relationship that has been a cornerstone of Egypt's foreign policy for decades.
The discussions also underscored the importance of coordination and cooperation between Egypt and the United States on various regional and international issues. Egypt's Foreign Minister reiterated his country's commitment to working closely with the US to address common challenges and promote peace and stability in the region.
The meeting between Abd al-Atti and Bols reflects the ongoing efforts of both countries to strengthen their strategic partnership and address key regional challenges. Egypt and the United States have a long history of cooperation on various issues, and this meeting highlights their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
Key points
- Egypt's Foreign Minister emphasizes the importance of preserving Sudan's unity and sovereignty.
- The meeting between Abd al-Atti and Bols covers various regional issues, including developments in Libya and Yemen.
- Egypt and the US are committed to strengthening their strategic partnership and promoting peace and stability in the region.
