The two ministers expressed great pride in the strong relationship between Egypt and the UAE. They highlighted that these ties are founded on brotherhood and a shared destiny, particularly noting the deep bond between President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, President of the UAE.
They emphasized their mutual desire to strengthen and expand
bilateral relations, particularly in the economic, trade, and investment
sectors.
Minister Abdelatty specifically praised the influx of
Emirati investments into Egypt, citing major projects like Ras El Hekma and the
Red Sea development as key examples. He noted these initiatives represent a
significant leap in the economic partnership between the two nations. Additionally,
he highlighted Egypt's goal to enhance cooperation in key areas such as energy,
logistics, industry, and digitalization, taking full advantage of the country's
improved investment climate.
The ministers also expressed satisfaction with the regular
meetings of the Joint Economic Committee, recognizing it as a crucial platform for
advancing their economic collaboration. Minister Abdelatty underscored Egypt's
commitment to ambitious economic reforms aimed at boosting the private sector,
improving the investment environment, and providing tax and customs benefits as
part of its "National Investment Strategy 2024-2030."
The ministers also discussed key regional issues, with
developments in the occupied Palestinian territories being a primary focus.
Both agreed on the urgent need to end the catastrophic humanitarian situation
in Gaza, which they attributed to ongoing Israeli practices.
Dr. Abdelatty condemned the continuous Israeli aggression,
stating that the killing and systematic starvation in Gaza constitute a blatant
violation of international law. He further stressed that these actions
undermine any chance for a peaceful resolution and calm in the region.
The ministers also strongly condemned the recent Israeli
aggression targeting Doha, Qatar. They expressed full solidarity with the
Qatari leadership and people, labeling the attack an unacceptable and highly
dangerous escalation. Both ministers considered the strike a direct assault on
the security of a fellow Arab nation, affirming their complete rejection of any
aggression against the sovereignty of Arab states.
The discussion also touched on the situation in Sudan.
Minister Abdelatty emphasized the critical need for a ceasefire and for
humanitarian aid to reach all Sudanese people.
The meeting concluded with both ministers affirming their nations' commitment to continuous, high-level coordination and consultation. They pledged to engage effectively in confronting shared challenges, a process they agreed would help safeguard Arab national security and strengthen regional stability.