Egypt urges renewed focus on Palestinian cause in talks with EU on regional developments
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Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for renewed international focus on the Palestinian cause during discussions with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of redirecting international efforts to fully implement the first phase of the US president's peace plan and advance to the second phase. The minister also briefed the European official on Egypt's positions regarding developments in Lebanon, Libya, and Sudan, reaffirming Cairo's commitment to resolving regional conflicts. Consultations covered the latest developments in the US-Iran negotiating track, with Abdelatty outlining Egypt's assessment of the regional situation and its efforts to resolve conflicts. He stressed building on the momentum from the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to reinforce de-escalation, strengthen regional security, and safeguard freedom of navigation. Abdelatty welcomed progress in Egypt-EU ties, highlighting the momentum from last year's Egypt-EU Summit and the 11th EU-Egypt Association Council meeting. He stressed strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation, describing it as a cornerstone of the strategic partnership, and appreciated the EU's support for Egypt's economic reform and financial stability, as well as cooperation in education, scientific research, and skills development. Abdelatty called for deeper cooperation on migration and mobility through a long-term strategic approach and welcomed the launch of the Pac
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