Cairo: EgyPulse – News Desk
During his visit to Nicosia, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty held a political consultation session on Friday, September 5, with Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. The two ministers discussed avenues for enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors and exchanged views on key regional issues of mutual concern.
Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty praised the deep-rooted historical ties between Egypt and Cyprus. He expressed a strong desire to maintain close coordination at political and economic levels, particularly as Cyprus prepares to assume the presidency of the Council of the European Union in early 2026. Abdelatty underscored the importance of increasing high-level visits and maintaining dialogue, while building on the outcomes of the recent Egypt-Cyprus summit and the Egypt-Cyprus-Greece trilateral summit held in Cairo in January 2025.
The ministers also emphasized the need to strengthen economic and investment cooperation, increase trade, and establish a joint business council to bolster economic activity. Abdelatty highlighted the value of holding regular business forums between the two countries and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in education, communications, IT, higher education, scientific research, transportation, and tourism.
A key focus was energy collaboration in the Eastern Mediterranean. Minister Abdelatty stressed the strategic importance of linking Cypriot gas fields to Egypt and maintaining strong coordination in this area. He also highlighted the potential for employing and training Egyptian workers in Cyprus across various sectors.
The consultation included an in-depth exchange of views on several regional developments, most notably the situation in the Gaza Strip. Abdelatty praised Cyprus’ consistent support for the Palestinian cause and emphasized the urgent need to pressure Israel to halt its aggression, accept a ceasefire proposal, and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, where conditions have reached famine levels. He reiterated Egypt’s firm rejection of any plans to forcibly displace Palestinians or undermine the Palestinian cause, and he condemned the ongoing Israeli military operations and humanitarian violations in Gaza.
Regional discussions also addressed developments in Libya, Syria, Lebanon, and Sudan. On Libya, Dr. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, calling for an end to foreign interference and the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries. He stressed support for a Libyan-led political solution and the need for national consensus that leads to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections.
Regarding Syria, he confirmed Egypt’s full support for the Syrian people and the need to preserve Syria’s territorial unity. He called for an inclusive political process and underlined the importance of Syria becoming a stabilizing force in the region. Abdelatty also expressed Egypt’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and stability. He called for an immediate cessation of Israeli attacks, the withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territories, and the comprehensive implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
On Sudan, the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of reaching a ceasefire and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid. He reiterated Egypt’s support for Sudanese state institutions and the necessity of upholding Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
