The high-level meeting was attended by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Major General Hassan Rashad, Head of the General Intelligence Service, Evyenia Sidereas, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy; and Nathaniel Turner, Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy.
Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, Spokesman for the
Presidency, stated that Mr. Boulos conveyed the greetings and appreciation of
U.S. President Donald Trump. President El-Sisi reciprocated the sentiment,
emphasizing the central importance of the strategic partnership and calling for
continued momentum to elevate bilateral cooperation across all sectors to serve
the interests of both nations.
A key outcome of the discussions was the confirmation of
plans to convene the second edition of the Egypt-U.S. Economic Forum in 2026.
The talks focused on the necessity of heightened
consultation regarding regional volatility, specifically in: Sudan and Libya:
Seeking pathways toward stability and governance; and The Horn of Africa:
Addressing maritime and geopolitical security.
Both sides reached a consensus on the urgency of
de-escalation and the pursuit of political solutions to regional crises. They
reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the sovereignty, territorial
integrity, and resources of nations across the Middle East and Africa.
During the meeting, President El-Sisi addressed the issue of
water security. He underscored that Egypt’s water security is an existential
issue and a top priority directly linked to the nation’s national security.
For his part, Mr. Boulos expressed his appreciation for the meeting and commended Egypt’s pivotal role in promoting regional peace and security. He praised the ongoing coordination between the two countries aimed at reducing tensions and fostering a more stable regional environment.