Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly led the Egyptian delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, where he engaged in multiple high-level meetings and discussions. He emphasized that the international community appreciates Egypt's role, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in mediating conflicts and promoting peace in the Middle East. Madbouly highlighted Egypt's consistent stance on regional issues and its commitment to implementing its declared policies.
During his address, Madbouly stressed the need for structural reforms within the United Nations, particularly in representing developing countries in the Security Council and decision-making processes. He noted that most global problems originate in developing countries and emphasized the importance of having a stronger voice for these nations, especially from Africa. The Prime Minister also mentioned that Egypt supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, citing increased international recognition of this right.
Madbouly revealed that he held several bilateral meetings with global leaders, including the US President Donald Trump, Austrian Chancellor, and Lebanese, Iraqi, and Qatari leaders. These discussions focused on regional challenges, particularly the conflict with Iran, and efforts to achieve peace and stability. He noted that the Arab states expressed concerns about the war with Iran, emphasizing its negative repercussions on the region and the world.
The Egyptian Prime Minister participated in a high-level session chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, which marked the one-year anniversary of several countries recognizing the right to establish a Palestinian state. Madbouly affirmed Egypt's support for the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and an independent state. He cautioned that any temporary solutions or measures other than implementing the two-state solution would not yield stability in the Middle East.
Madbouly also met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, conveying a message from President El-Sisi that appreciated Guterres' pivotal role in the UN and invited him to visit Cairo. The Prime Minister's discussions with global leaders reflected Egypt's active engagement in promoting peace and addressing regional challenges. He highlighted that Egypt's consistent stance and actions have earned the country significant credibility and respect from the international community.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Madbouly engaged in multiple meetings with leaders from various countries, including Kuwait, Lebanon, and Iraq. These discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and coordination on regional issues. The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of reforming the UN Security Council to ensure greater representation for developing countries.
Madbouly is set to deliver Egypt's official statement before the UN General Assembly, reaffirming Egypt's commitment to its established political stance on Palestinian issues and global conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. The statement is expected to emphasize the need for structural reforms within the UN and greater representation for developing countries in decision-making processes. Egypt's active participation in the UN General Assembly reflects its dedication to promoting peace, stability, and international cooperation.
Key points
- Egypt's Prime Minister emphasizes the need for structural reforms within the United Nations to ensure greater representation for developing countries.
- Egypt supports the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, citing increased international recognition of this right.
- The international community appreciates Egypt's role, under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in mediating conflicts and promoting peace in the Middle East.
