Egypt, UK FMs Discuss Strategic Partnership, Gaza Crisis

Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, held at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

Abdelatty praised the notable progress in Egyptian-British relations in recent months, which is set to be reflected in the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.

He emphasized Egypt’s commitment to capitalizing on this positive momentum to further enhance cooperation across various fields, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries.

FM also briefed his British counterpart on the latest developments regarding the ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, stressing the need to maintain pressure on Israel to cease its brutal aggression against the Gaza Strip and its use of starvation tactics against civilians, a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law.

In this context, he also outlined the ongoing preparations for Egypt’s hosting of the Early Recovery and Reconstruction Conference, in coordination with the Palestinian government and the United Nations.

Abdelatty reiterated the importance of expanding recognition of the State of Palestine within the framework of the two-state solution as a means to foster peace, justice, and stability in the Middle East.