Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty received Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The meeting was part of a series of regular consultations and close coordination between Cairo and Washington on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Strengthening the strategic partnership
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, affirmed that the meeting reflected the depth of Egyptian-American relations and their current positive momentum. This was based on the significant consensus reached during the constructive summit between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France. Both sides emphasized their commitment to continuing joint efforts to enhance bilateral relations in a way that serves the interests of both countries.
The American-Iranian track
The meeting addressed the rapidly evolving regional developments, with Minister Abdel-Aty welcoming the recent memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. He expressed optimism that this step would mark the beginning of a new phase of de-escalation and reduced tensions in the region, emphasizing that it strengthens the foundations of regional security and stability and opens the door for dialogue.
Conflict hotspots: Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa
During the meeting, Minister Abdel-Aty reviewed Egypt’s intensive efforts to support stability in Sudan. He stressed the necessity of reaching a humanitarian truce that would pave the way for a sustainable ceasefire. He also emphasized support for a purely Sudanese-led political process to alleviate the humanitarian suffering.
Regarding the Libyan issue, the Minister reiterated Egypt’s firm position in support of Libya’s unity and stability. He emphasized the importance of unifying national institutions to pave the way for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
The two sides also discussed the situation in the Horn of Africa. Abdel-Aty affirmed that the security of this region is a direct extension of Egypt’s national security. He also rejected any measures that would undermine the sovereignty of the region’s countries.
Water security: “An existential issue”
At the conclusion of the talks, the two sides addressed the issue of water security. The Foreign Minister emphasized the centrality of cooperation in accordance with the rules of international law, in a manner that serves the interests of all Nile Basin countries.
He affirmed Egypt’s categorical rejection of unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin. He also stressed that the Nile water issue is an existential one for Egypt, and that its historical rights cannot be compromised. These discussions reflect Egypt’s commitment to employing active diplomacy to address regional crises and underscore its role as a key player in the stability of the Middle East and Africa.
