Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks on Wednesday in Kuwait City with Crown Prince Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, delivering a written message from President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reaffirming Cairo’s full solidarity with Kuwait during a period of heightened regional tensions.
The message emphasized Egypt’s unwavering support for Kuwait in the face of recent attacks, highlighting the deep-rooted ties and shared strategic interests between the two nations.
At the start of the meeting, Abdelatty conveyed the Egyptian president’s greetings to both the Emir and the Crown Prince, stressing that Egypt’s leadership, government, and people stand firmly alongside Kuwait during what he described as an exceptional and sensitive regional moment. He also praised the Kuwaiti leadership’s restraint and measured response to recent violations targeting Kuwait and other Gulf states.
For his part, the Crown Prince asked that his appreciation be conveyed to President Sisi, commending Egypt’s consistent and principled support for Kuwait’s security and stability. He highlighted Egypt’s central role in reinforcing regional security and described it as a pillar of stability in the Arab world.
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s strong condemnation of attacks on Kuwaiti territory, rejecting any justification for actions that violate international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. He stressed that the security of Kuwait and the Gulf is an integral part of Egypt’s national security, affirming Cairo’s full backing for measures taken by Kuwait to protect its sovereignty and safeguard its resources.
In the same context, the Egyptian minister condemned acts of vandalism and intrusion targeting Kuwait’s consulate in Basra, describing the incident as a serious breach of diplomatic norms and an unacceptable violation of the sanctity of diplomatic missions.
The discussions also addressed broader regional developments, with both sides emphasizing the importance of continued coordination to contain tensions, reduce escalation, and work toward ending the ongoing conflict through diplomatic means. Abdelatty stressed the need to prioritize dialogue and political solutions to prevent further destabilization across the region.
He also reviewed Egypt’s recent diplomatic efforts, undertaken in coordination with regional partners, to defuse the crisis and advance negotiations. In this context, he welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of a two-week ceasefire, describing it as a positive step that should be used to advance diplomacy and create space for constructive negotiations.
The Egyptian foreign minister further called for the launch of a broader dialogue on post-conflict security arrangements, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the concept of collective Arab national security to protect the sovereignty and resources of Gulf and Arab states.
The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming the strength of bilateral relations and expressing a shared commitment to further enhancing cooperation in line with the aspirations of both nations, while continuing joint efforts to support regional stability and de-escalation.
