Egypt & Cyprus Discuss Regional Stability

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel Aaty, received a phone call on Saturday, June 7th, from his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos. The call came as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and exchange views on pressing regional developments.

During the conversation, Minister Abdel Aaty praised the deep-rooted historical relationship between Egypt and Cyprus, expressing Egypt’s commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors. He emphasized the importance of boosting economic, trade, and investment collaboration, and reaffirmed Cairo’s interest in continuing joint efforts regarding the employment of Egyptian workers in Cyprus.

Abdel Aaty also expressed gratitude for Cyprus’ support of Egypt within European Union institutions, particularly with regard to the European financial assistance package recently extended to Egypt.

The two ministers also exchanged views on key regional and international issues of mutual concern. Abdel Aaty briefed his Cypriot counterpart on Egypt’s efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. Both sides agreed on the need for continued coordination to reduce tensions and enhance security and stability in the region.

The discussion highlighted the shared commitment of both countries to deepen cooperation and align efforts toward sustainable peace and regional development.