Monday, 25 May 2026
Egypt’s Foreign Minister engages African counterparts to strengthen regional collaboration
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, has held a series of high-level talks with his counterparts in Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti, Uganda, Kenya, and Somalia on August 20th and 21st, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral and regional cooperation across Africa.
The discussions focused on advancing mutually beneficial partnerships in economic, trade, and investment sectors, with a particular emphasis on vital mechanisms such as Egypt’s support for development projects in the Southern Nile Basin and grant programs delivered through the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development. These initiatives reflect Egypt’s steadfast commitment to promoting sustainable development and shared prosperity throughout the continent.
Both sides reaffirmed the importance of enhancing African collaboration under the South-South cooperation framework, emphasizing the exchange of expertise and joint efforts to address developmental challenges. Dr. Abdelatty highlighted that coordinated efforts are essential to ensure Africa’s interests are represented in regional and global platforms.
The talks also covered the importance of strengthening the African Union’s role in addressing the continent’s priority issues, particularly in reinforcing peace, security, and stability. Such efforts, officials stated, are critical to advancing sustainable development and food security, in line with the African Union’s 2063 Development Agenda and the outcomes of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development.
Regional security in areas such as the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea featured prominently in the discussions, with all parties stressing the need for ongoing dialogue and cooperation to safeguard stability and foster progress.
On the vital issue of water security, Dr. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s position on the existential importance of the matter, calling for unfailing commitment to international law regarding shared water resources. He underscored the need for cooperation based on legal principles, rejection of unilateral actions, and the commitment to consensus among all Nile Basin countries sharing cross-border waterways.
Through these constructive exchanges, Egypt once again demonstrated its dedication to working closely with its African neighbors, promoting peace, progress, and solidarity for the greater good of the continent.