CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Saturday reaffimed Egypt’s readiness to take part in development projects in Iraq, citing the experience and capabilities of Egyptian companies.

These remarks came during Abdelatty's meeting in Istanbul with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, held on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation meetings.

During the talks, they discussed the outcomes of the January 2025 Egyptian-Iraqi High Committee in Baghdad, which produced 12 agreements to boost cooperation.

Abdelatty said that the current regional challenges require stronger Arab coordination and reiterated Egypt’s support for joint projects under the Egypt-Iraq-Jordan framework.

He also called for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, warning of the risks to regional stability, and stressed the need for political solutions. He reviewed Egypt’s efforts to help reach a ceasefire in Gaza and ensure humanitarian aid delivery. (MENA)

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