CAIRO, Jan 25 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau praised on Sunday the depth of the strategic partnership between the two countries and their cooperation across political, economic and military fields.
The meeting between the two officials discussed ways to further strengthen the Egypt-U.S. strategic partnership and develop bilateral relations in political and economic spheres.
The talks also covered developments in Gaza, Sudan, the Horn of Africa and Egypt’s water security.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf said both sides commended ongoing coordination on various regional issues.
On the economic front, Abdelatty expressed hope to convene the second edition of the Egyptian-American Economic Forum in the first half of this year, with the aim of attracting more U.S. investments to Egypt and expanding cooperation in priority sectors, the spokesman added.
Khallaf said the meeting also addressed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, with Abdelatty welcoming Egypt’s accession to the Board of Peace.
The minister praised the prominent role played by US President Donald Trump in reaching the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, stressing the importance of moving forward with the implementation of the second phase of the US president’s plan.
He underlined the need to support the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, swiftly deploy an international stabilization force to monitor the ceasefire, reopen the Rafah crossing in both directions, and ensure Israel’s withdrawal from the enclave.
These steps, he said, would pave the way for early recovery and reconstruction under a comprehensive approach based on the needs of Palestinians in Gaza, while guaranteeing the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid.
Regarding Sudan, Abdelatty stressed the importance of reaching a humanitarian truce and establishing safe havens and corridors as a prelude to a comprehensive ceasefire.
He also underscored the need to launch an inclusive, Sudanese-owned political process, reaffirming Egypt’s firm position in support of Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and the preservation of its national institutions.
The talks also touched on developments in the Horn of Africa, with Abdelatty warning that any recognition of the so-called “Somaliland” would violate international law, undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity, and destabilize the Horn of Africa, cautioning against the repercussions of escalation on the security of the region and the Red Sea.
On water security, Abdelatty welcomed a message from President Trump and praised his efforts to promote regional and international peace and stability, as well as his appreciation of Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting regional security and stability.
Abdelatty said the Nile River is a lifeline for the Egyptian people, who face acute water scarcity, stressing that Egypt remains committed to serious and constructive cooperation with Nile Basin countries in line with international law and the principle of mutual benefit, while firmly rejecting unilateral measures.
The US official praised the close relations between Egypt and the United States and the mutual benefits of their strategic partnership across various fields, commending Egypt’s efforts to support security and stability in the region.(MENA)
