El Alamein, Egypt — In a high-level diplomatic meeting held in El Alamein, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr.
Badr Abdel Aty welcomed his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, to reaffirm the deepening cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia across economic, investment, and trade sectors.
The two ministers hailed the enduring fraternal and historical ties between their nations, noting the significant progress made under the guidance of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
They highlighted the vital role of the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council in advancing bilateral cooperation and aligning strategic objectives for mutual development.
“Relations between our countries continue to witness unprecedented momentum,” the ministers agreed, underlining their joint commitment to elevating economic and commercial ties to levels that reflect the aspirations of both peoples.
In the face of online disinformation campaigns, Minister Abdel Aty firmly rejected any “desperate attempts by irresponsible platforms to undermine the historic Egyptian-Saudi relations,” reaffirming their strength and resilience.
Beyond bilateral ties, the talks delved into key regional challenges, including the Palestinian situation.
Minister Abdel Aty outlined Egypt’s active mediation efforts to restore the ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate humanitarian aid access.
He also confirmed Egypt’s intention to host an international conference to support the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
The ministers further discussed developments in Libya, with Abdel Aty reiterating Cairo’s support for a Libyan-led solution free from foreign interference, emphasizing the importance of national consensus and safeguarding Libya’s sovereignty and institutions.
On the Sudan crisis, both sides reiterated their rejection of external meddling and expressed a shared commitment to Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, stressing the urgency of ending the conflict through peaceful means.
Addressing Syria, the ministers jointly condemned recent Israeli airstrikes, including the targeting of the Tishreen Presidential Palace and Damascus’s General Staff Complex.
They called for Israel’s full withdrawal from all Syrian territories occupied since 1967, including the Golan Heights, and demanded respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The meeting underscored the alignment of Egyptian and Saudi positions on regional affairs and their joint determination to pursue political and diplomatic pathways for lasting peace and stability across the Middle East.
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