CAIRO, May 4 (MENA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Sunday reaffirmed Egypt’s strong support for Iraq’s security and stability.

During his meeting with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Abdelatty praised the notable development of Egyptian-Iraqi relations across various levels in recent years.

He emphasized Egypt’s commitment to following up on joint cooperation programs with Iraq to enhance all aspects of bilateral relations in a way that serves the interests of both nations.

The two ministers discussed cooperation in areas including electricity interconnection, infrastructure, counterterrorism, counter extremism, capacity building, and supporting Iraqi tourism to Egypt.

They also discussed encouraging Egyptian companies to operate in Iraq across different sectors, as well as boosting investment and trade exchange between the two countries.

The ministers reviewed the latest developments regarding preparations for the upcoming Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in Baghdad on May 17.

They also explored ways to advance tripartite cooperation projects involving Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.

The top diplomats exchanged views on regional developments, especially the situation in Gaza. Discussions covered efforts to resume a ceasefire agreement, mobilize support for the Arab reconstruction plan, and Egypt’s planned hosting of an international conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza.

They also discussed developments in Syria, Lebanon, and the broader Arab region, with both sides expressing aligned views on key issues and reaffirming their joint commitment to promoting regional security and stability. (MENA)

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