Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation and coordination on regional and international issues. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and Ambassador Ihab Awad, Egypt's permanent representative to the UN, were present at the meeting.
During the meeting, Dr. Madbouli conveyed greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Guterres. He praised Guterres' leadership of the UN over the past decade, particularly in navigating the organization through exceptionally challenging and polarized international circumstances. Dr. Madbouli also commended Guterres' stance on the Gaza conflict and his efforts to address Israeli violations of international decisions.
Dr. Madbouli expressed Egypt's support for Guterres' initiative to reform the UN, known as "UN80," which has three pillars. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the reform process is led by UN member states and that the concerns of developing countries are taken into account. Dr. Madbouli also stressed the need for reform of global financial institutions to make them more equitable and just for developing countries.
The two leaders discussed the Palestinian issue, with Dr. Madbouli reaffirming Egypt's commitment to a just, comprehensive, and sustainable settlement based on international legitimacy and relevant peace references. He emphasized that achieving lasting security and peace requires serious measures to build trust, adhere to the peace process, and address the root causes of the conflict. Dr. Madbouli also highlighted Egypt's efforts to build a comprehensive Palestinian national consensus.
Guterres expressed his appreciation for President El-Sisi's leadership and Egypt's role in supporting international multilateralism. He praised Egypt's balanced positions on regional crises and its efforts to promote peaceful solutions. The two leaders also discussed developments in Lebanon, Sudan, and Yemen, as well as the Palestinian issue.
The meeting also touched on the importance of intensifying coordination and consultation between Egypt, the UN, and international partners to address current crises and promote peace and stability. Dr. Madbouli and Guterres emphasized the need to strengthen multilateralism and support the role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security.
Before the meeting, Dr. Madbouli signed the UN guestbook and left a commemorative message. The meeting reflects the strong and ongoing cooperation between Egypt and the UN, and the two leaders' shared commitment to addressing regional and international challenges.
Key points
- Egypt's Prime Minister and the UN Secretary-General discussed cooperation and regional issues, including the Palestinian conflict and reform of global financial institutions.
