Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt, Algeria FMs meet in Cairo for talks on bilateral ties, regional crises
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty met his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, in Cairo on Thursday for talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional developments, the Foreign Ministry said.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf said the ministers reviewed ways to deepen cooperation, with Abdel Aaty praising what he described as the “strategic and distinguished” nature of ties between the two countries. He highlighted growing political coordination and reiterated Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation at all levels to align positions on bilateral, regional and international issues.
Both ministers stressed the importance of boosting cooperation in priority sectors, especially the economic, trade and investment fields. They underlined the need to follow up on outcomes of the ninth session of the joint higher committee held last November.
Abdel Aaty also commended Algeria’s domestic development efforts under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, including the enactment of a new investment law. He expressed hope for expanded opportunities for Egyptian companies to participate in development projects in Algeria. The two sides further underscored their interest in strengthening cultural links and increasing cultural exchange.
Attaf, for his part, hailed the “deep and historic” ties between the two nations and voiced appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to enhance bilateral consultation. He said Cairo and Algiers shared aligned views on common challenges in a way that protects the interests of both peoples and supports regional stability.
The talks also addressed regional tensions, including efforts to de‑escalate and ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran. Abdel Aaty stressed the need to advance diplomatic solutions, saying calm and dialogue were essential to avoiding regional turmoil.
On Libya, the ministers emphasized the need for joint efforts and closer coordination, given the country’s importance for the security of both Egypt and Algeria. They welcomed the continued meetings of the foreign ministers of Libya’s neighboring states as part of a push for a political solution led and owned by Libyans, preserving the country’s unity and sovereignty. They also called for conditions to enable simultaneous elections and rejected foreign interference.
The discussion also covered the conflict in Sudan. Abdel Aaty renewed Egypt’s call for a humanitarian truce as a step toward a comprehensive ceasefire and an inclusive Sudanese‑led political process. He reiterated Egypt’s position on respecting Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and supporting its national institutions.