Cairo, Egypt – In an effort to strengthen joint Arab action and address rapidly evolving geopolitical challenges, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty received his Moroccan counterpart, Mr. Nasser Bourita, in a high-level bilateral meeting in Cairo.
The visit comes within the framework of ongoing periodic consultations between the two brotherly countries. It also serves as a prelude to the first session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee.
Strategic partnership and broad prospects
During their discussions, the two ministers emphasized the deep historical and fraternal ties that bind Cairo and Rabat, praising the remarkable progress in bilateral relations across the political, economic, and trade sectors.
Both sides stressed their shared commitment to elevating the partnership to broader horizons that fulfill the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples and achieve their common interests.
The meeting also reviewed the ongoing preparations for the convening of the Joint High Committee at the level of the two countries’ prime ministers. This step is expected to provide a significant boost to institutional cooperation and joint development projects.
A regional compass to confront the “dangerous turning point”
Regional issues topped the agenda of the talks, with the two ministers exchanging views on the escalating military tensions in the region and warning of the “dangerous turning point” the region is witnessing.
Minister Abdel-Aty reviewed the intensive diplomatic efforts undertaken by Egypt in cooperation with regional and international partners to de-escalate tensions. Furthermore, they discussed ways to prevent the region from sliding into a full-blown confrontation that threatens global stability.
Palestine, Sudan, and Libya are on the table.
The Palestinian issue was a key topic of discussion, with both ministers reaffirming the Arab world’s unwavering stance on this central cause. The meeting also addressed the crises in Sudan and Libya, emphasizing the need for comprehensive political solutions that reflect the national will of these nations and preserve their unity and territorial integrity. At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides stressed the importance of continued close coordination and consultation, not only to support regional security and stability but also to strengthen joint African and Arab action in confronting current economic and security challenges. This approach ensures the safeguarding of the vital interests of the African continent and the Arab region within an uncertain international system.
