Egypt, EU Discuss Strategic Partnership, Gaza Peace Plan and Efforts to Contain Regional Escalation

Adham mohamed53 minutes ago

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A phone call was held on Friday, November 6, between Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, and Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy، The conversation focused on Egypt-EU relations, as well as regional developments.

Ambassador Nader Zaki, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty welcomed the leap witnessed at the level of Egypt-EU relations. He also expressed his aspiration to continue endeavoring with the High Representative in order to foster cooperation under the six pillars of the comprehensive strategic partnership.

Minister Abdelatty highlighted the importance of attracting further European investments to Egypt, facilitating the access of Egyptian exports into European markets, and reinforcing private-sector partnerships.

The two sides also discussed preparations underway for convening the second Egypt-EU Summit to be hosted in Egypt next year.

The conversation also reviewed regional developments, mainly efforts aimed at containing tensions and restoring calm amidst the potential military escalation in the region.

In this context, Minister Abdelatty underscored the crucial importance of sustaining the negotiating track, and asserted that dialogue and diplomatic solutions represent the sole path to prevent a resurgence of military confrontations.

Furthermore, the Foreign Minister stressed the necessity of continuing efforts toward the implementation of U.S. President Trump’s comprehensive peace plan for the Gaza Strip in its entirety, and warned against the dangers of Israeli practices in the West Bank, including settlement expansion and attempts to impose a fait accompli.

Minister Abdelatty also underscored the necessity of ensuring the freedom and safety of navigation in international shipping lanes, being fundamental pillars for regional stability, the global economy, and the security of supply chains and international trade.

He further warned of the serious repercussions that any threats targeting vital maritime corridors would have on energy and food security, especially given that Egypt is one of the world’s largest importers of grains, most notably wheat.