H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein and His Egyptian Counterpart Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Partnership, Regional Developments, and Activating the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and advance cooperation across various fields. In this context, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Iraq’s stability and its backing in addressing various challenges, emphasizing that Iraq constitutes a fundamental pillar of Arab national security.

The two ministers also stressed the importance of continuing coordination and joint consultations, highlighting the need to convene meetings of the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism among Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan at the earliest opportunity, and to accelerate the implementation of its outcomes in a manner that serves the common interests of the three countries.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reviewed prospects for cooperation in all sectors, particularly in the fields of energy and economy, including the electrical interconnection project and the storage of Iraqi oil, as well as enhancing economic and investment partnerships between the two countries.

For his part, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty briefed H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein on the outcomes of the recent meeting of the four regional parties (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan), hosted in Cairo, and the discussions it included regarding regional issues of common concern.

The meeting also addressed the course of the ongoing negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America. H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reiterated Iraq’s commitment to regional security and stability, and its support for the ongoing talks and diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions and enhancing regional stability.

At the conclusion of the meeting, H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty congratulated H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein on the renewal of confidence in him as Minister of Foreign Affairs. He expressed his satisfaction with the continuation of close cooperation and coordination between the foreign ministries of the two countries and affirmed his aspiration to further joint efforts in a manner that strengthens Iraqi-Egyptian relations and serves shared Arab interests.