Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held political consultations on Sunday with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and reviewing key regional and international developments of mutual concern.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Abdelatty praised the depth of relations between Egypt and Greece, particularly after ties were elevated to a strategic partnership in May. He reaffirmed Egypt’s appreciation of the long-standing historical relations between the two friendly nations and its commitment to expanding cooperation across various fields.
The Egyptian foreign minister expressed his aspiration to further enhance economic and investment cooperation and increase bilateral trade. He highlighted the importance of the Egypt–Greece electricity interconnection project (GREGY), describing it as a major milestone in bilateral relations that would contribute to European energy security and support the transition toward a green economy. Abdelatty also stressed the need to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, including natural gas.
The talks addressed irregular migration, with Abdelatty underscoring Egypt’s comprehensive approach to tackling the phenomenon and its repercussions. He emphasized the importance of continued coordination with Greece based on a balanced framework that combines humanitarian considerations with economic development, while accelerating the implementation of the agreement on the recruitment of seasonal Egyptian labor to Greece.
Regional developments featured prominently in the consultations, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip. The two ministers stressed the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to advance the implementation of the second phase of the U.S. president’s plan. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for the formation of a technocratic committee to administer Gaza, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and stressed the urgency of enabling the committee to assume governance responsibilities and manage the daily affairs of Palestinians. He also emphasized maintaining the organic link between the West Bank and Gaza.
Abdelatty further emphasized the importance of deploying an international stabilization force to monitor the ceasefire, ensure Israeli withdrawal, and pave the way for early recovery and reconstruction. In this context, he welcomed Greece’s willingness to play an active role in Gaza’s reconstruction efforts.
The Egyptian minister briefed his Greek counterpart on the outcomes of the fifth consultative meeting on coordinating peace efforts in Sudan, held in Cairo on January 14, and Egypt’s role within the Quartet aimed at securing a humanitarian truce leading to a comprehensive ceasefire. He reaffirmed Egypt’s firm support for Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and national institutions.
Discussions also covered developments in the Horn of Africa, where both ministers agreed on rejecting any actions that undermine Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity. Abdelatty condemned Israel’s unilateral recognition of Somaliland, describing it as a violation of international law that threatens regional stability and the security of the Red Sea.
The situation in Libya was also addressed, with Abdelatty reiterating Egypt’s position in support of Libya’s unity and stability, rejection of foreign interference, and the need for a Libyan-led political solution. He stressed the importance of advancing the political process toward holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections at the earliest possible date and ensuring the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries.
The consultations concluded with both ministers affirming the strength of the Egypt–Greece strategic partnership and their shared commitment to continued coordination amid mounting regional and international challenges. They also agreed on the necessity of fully respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity and prioritizing political solutions to regional crises.
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