Badr Abdelatty, the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, met with Jan Lipavský, the Czech Foreign Minister, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to develop bilateral relations between Egypt and the Czech Republic, including increasing trade volumes. He expressed hopes for more Czech investments in Egypt and called for a swift convening of the second meeting of the joint economic committee between the two nations. He also reiterated the significance of continued Czech support for Egypt within the European Union, especially regarding European financing packages.
The minister welcomed the inauguration of a direct regular flight line by EgyptAir between Cairo and Prague, praising the level of tourism cooperation between the two countries. He appreciated the Czech Republic’s strategy towards Africa and expressed eagerness to explore cooperation opportunities between the Egyptian Agency for Development and its Czech counterpart in launching joint projects in Africa and in capacity building for African personnel.
During their discussion, the ministers addressed serious developments in the Middle East, particularly the escalation of Israeli aggression towards Lebanon and ongoing hostilities against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Minister Abdelatty warned that Israeli practices and violations could lead the Middle East into a state of conflict and chaos, posing severe consequences for the region's people.
Dr. Abdelatty stressed the necessity of achieving an immediate, comprehensive, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that peace remains contingent on halting Israeli aggression and implementing relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. He affirmed Egypt's continued efforts to engage with regional and international parties to contain this dangerous escalation.
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