Egypt's Foreign Minister meets US Secretary of State in Washington to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss strengthening their strategic partnership and address regional developments. The ministers reviewed comprehensive bilateral relations, which have spanned over four decades, and expressed a desire to further develop these ties for mutual benefit. Discussions covered the latest developments in the Middle East, including military escalations, the Palestinian cause, and situations in Sudan, Lebanon, and the Horn of Africa. Minister Abdelatty emphasized boosting trade and investment, highlighting Egypt's opportunities for American investors and anticipating the second meeting of the Joint Economic Commission and the Egyptian-American Economic Forum in June 2026. On regional security, they discussed negotiations between the United States and Iran, with Secretary Rubio briefing on efforts to ensure stability. The meeting also addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the U.S. peace plan, and tensions in the West Bank. Minister Abdelatty stressed preserving Sudan's unity and supporting its national institutions, advocating for a Sudanese-led political process and a humanitarian truce. For Lebanon, he emphasized respecting sovereignty and empowering national institutions, calling for an immediate ceasefire. In the Horn of Africa, Egypt reaffirmed its position on respecting the sovereignty of Somalia and Eritrea.