Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Sunday with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and addressing mounting regional crises, in what both sides described as part of their ongoing strategic coordination.
The two ministers reaffirmed the depth of long-standing ties between Egypt and Greece, highlighting what they called a “qualitative leap” in relations following the elevation of their partnership to a strategic level. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s interest in expanding cooperation across economic, trade, and investment sectors, while also exploring new areas of collaboration, noting Greece’s continued support for Egypt within European Union institutions.
Beyond bilateral matters, the discussion focused heavily on rapidly evolving regional developments. The Egyptian foreign minister briefed his Greek counterpart on Cairo’s ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at calming tensions and preventing further escalation, stressing the importance of sustaining dialogue and prioritizing diplomatic solutions over military confrontation.
Abdelatty also underscored Egypt’s support for continued U.S.–Iran engagement, framing negotiations as a crucial pathway to preserving regional stability and avoiding further deterioration of the security landscape. The Greek side, in turn, expressed appreciation for Egypt’s mediation efforts and its role in promoting de-escalation across the region.
The conversation also touched on the Palestinian issue, where Abdelatty reiterated the need to fully implement the first phase of the U.S.-backed framework and move swiftly toward the second phase. He highlighted the importance of enabling a national administrative committee in Gaza to begin operating from within the territory, alongside the expedited deployment of an international stabilization force.
In Libya, the Egyptian minister reaffirmed Cairo’s longstanding position in support of a unified Libyan state and the consolidation of national institutions. He stressed that a Libyan-led political process remains essential, calling for simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections at the earliest possible opportunity to restore stability and legitimacy.
Turning to Sudan, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for the country’s unity and territorial integrity, emphasizing the protection of national institutions and rejecting any external interference that could deepen the conflict or undermine prospects for a political settlement.
Both ministers concluded the call by agreeing on the importance of continued coordination between Cairo and Athens, particularly as regional crises converge and the risk of wider instability grows. They stressed that sustained dialogue and strategic cooperation remain essential to preventing further escalation in the Middle East and surrounding regions.
