Egyptian Foreign Minister discusses regional de-escalation and bilateral ties with US Senator

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator James Risch in Washington to discuss Egypt's efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and contain instability. Abdelatty emphasized Cairo's intensive contacts aimed at achieving a ceasefire and supporting stability in the Middle East. The discussions also covered regional developments, including US-Iran negotiations. Regarding the Palestinian issue, Abdelatty presented Egypt's stance on developments in Gaza and the West Bank, detailing ongoing efforts to promote security, peace, and stability in the Middle East. He lauded the four-decade-long Egyptian-US relationship and the active engagement between Egypt and the US Congress, highlighting Egypt's role in regional security. The minister also noted the increasing momentum in bilateral ties, stressing a mutual interest in enhancing economic, trade, and investment cooperation, and attracting more US investment to Egypt. Abdelatty extended an invitation to Senator Risch to visit Egypt, which the senator accepted. Risch commended President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's efforts in supporting peace and stability in the Middle East and expressed his anticipation of visiting Egypt to strengthen cooperation and consultation between the two nations.