Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati met with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The meeting took place on September 23, 2026. During the meeting, Abdellati delivered a letter from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The letter focused on enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.
Abdellati praised the strong relations between Egypt and Denmark, which were elevated to a strategic partnership level in late 2024. He emphasized Egypt's commitment to strengthening economic and trade relations, as well as increasing mutual investments between the two countries. The Danish foreign minister was also briefed on the investment opportunities available in Egypt and the country's competitive advantages.
The Egyptian foreign minister highlighted the development projects undertaken in Egypt in recent years, which have improved the country's infrastructure. He also emphasized the strategic location of Egypt, which offers opportunities for trilateral cooperation with Denmark in Africa. Abdellati stressed the importance of increasing Egyptian exports to the Danish market.
The two ministers exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest. Abdellati reviewed Egypt's efforts to resolve the crisis in the Gaza Strip, including the Cairo peace summit and the Trump peace plan. He also emphasized the need to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.
Abdellati stressed the importance of establishing a ceasefire and proceeding with the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. He rejected any plans for the displacement of Palestinians and the establishment of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders. The meeting also touched on developments in the Iranian crisis, the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the situations in Sudan and Yemen.
The two ministers agreed on the need for a political solution to these crises, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and negotiations to promote regional and international security and stability. They also discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination on issues of common concern.
The meeting between the Egyptian and Danish foreign ministers reflects the strong relations between the two countries and their commitment to enhancing cooperation on regional and international issues. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together to address the challenges facing the region and the world.
Key points
- Egypt and Denmark are working to strengthen their strategic partnership, which was established in 2024.
- The two countries are cooperating on regional issues, including the crisis in the Gaza Strip and the situations in Sudan and Yemen.
- Egypt is seeking to increase its exports to the Danish market and attract Danish investments.
