Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski on September 21, on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session in New York. During the meeting, Abdelatty expressed his pride in the historical relations between Egypt and Poland, which are set to mark 100 years of diplomatic relations in 2027. He also extended an invitation to Sikorski to visit Cairo soon and continue close political coordination between the two countries.
The two ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and trade sectors. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of building on the growing economic and trade relations between the two countries and increasing the volume of trade exchange. He also proposed the establishment of a Polish industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and encouraged Polish investments in Egypt.
Abdelatty and Sikorski also exchanged views on the developments in the Russian-Ukrainian crisis. The Egyptian minister reaffirmed Egypt's support for a peaceful resolution to the crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means. He emphasized the need to end the conflict and its humanitarian and economic repercussions. Sikorski shared his assessment of the latest developments and efforts to reach a political settlement to the crisis.
During the meeting, Abdelatty also highlighted the promising opportunities offered by the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the growth in the number of Polish tourists visiting Egypt. He invited Polish businesses to take advantage of the opportunities available in Egypt and explore partnerships in various sectors, including transportation, ports, and logistics.
The meeting between the two ministers also touched on ways to strengthen industrial partnerships between Egypt and Poland. Abdelatty suggested that such partnerships could provide access to African, Arab, and Eastern European markets. He expressed his hope that the two countries could increase cooperation in various sectors and enhance their bilateral relations.
Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski is expected to visit Cairo soon, as agreed upon during the meeting. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between the two countries. Egypt and Poland have a long-standing relationship, and the two countries have been working to enhance their ties in various sectors.
The discussions between Abdelatty and Sikorski reflect the shared commitment of Egypt and Poland to promoting peace and stability in the region. The two countries have been working together to address various regional and international issues, including the crisis in Ukraine. Egypt has been advocating for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, and Poland has been actively engaged in efforts to support a peaceful settlement.
Key points
- Egypt and Poland are working to enhance their bilateral relations, particularly in the economic and trade sectors.
- The two countries have expressed their support for a peaceful resolution to the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through dialogue and diplomatic means.
- Egypt has proposed the establishment of a Polish industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone to attract Polish investments.
