Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration met with Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, in Cairo on Wednesday. Their discussions focused on regional issues as Egypt continues its efforts to promote stability in the Middle East.
Minister Abdelatty explained Egypt’s plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing Palestinians. He stressed the need for a lasting political solution to address the root causes of the conflict. Egypt aims to work with international partners to provide humanitarian aid and support infrastructure development. This approach seeks to create long-term peace and stability in the area.
On Syria, Abdelatty restated Egypt’s position on preserving the country’s unity and territorial integrity. He called for an inclusive political dialogue that includes all Syrian groups to restore stability. He also emphasized the importance of fighting terrorism and extremism, as these threats affect the wider Middle East. Abdelatty urged international cooperation to support Syria’s political transition and recovery after the conflict.
Abdelatty welcomed the election of a president and the formation of a government in Lebanon. He described these events as key steps toward political stability. He stressed the need to implement the agreement to end hostilities in southern Lebanon and ensure the full withdrawal of Israeli forces. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and called for continued international support to help Lebanon overcome its political and economic issues.
On Egypt-Iraq relations, Abdelatty confirmed Egypt’s support for Iraq’s security and stability. He highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries. Egypt is keen to continue joint development programs to improve economic ties and political coordination. Abdelatty also emphasized the value of trilateral cooperation involving Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan. He said this partnership is important for regional integration and solving common challenges such as security and economic development.
The meeting highlighted Egypt’s active diplomatic role in addressing regional challenges. By building strategic alliances with its neighbors, Egypt aims to contribute to stability and cooperation in the Middle East.