CAIRO, May 12 (MENA} - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed Monday Egypt's full commitment to supporting peace and stability at both the regional and international levels through a responsible diplomatic approach based on de-escalation, dialogue, and peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

This came during the Foreign Minister’s participation, alongside Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, in the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the "Gamal Abdel Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership." The program is held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, under the theme: “Egypt and the United Nations: 80 Years of Representing the Global South’s Causes,” with the attendance of 150 participants representing 80 countries.

Minister Abdelatty welcomed the youth from the Global South participating in the fellowship, stressing that Egypt is always proud to host initiatives that enhance the role of youth and strengthen bridges of cooperation and mutual understanding between nations.

He outlined the fundamental principles underpinning Egypt’s foreign policy, noting that it stems from a balanced vision and clear strategy established by President Sisi since 2014.

The minister highlighted Egypt's firm belief in the importance of a multilateral system as the foundation of a fair and balanced international order. He emphasized the indispensable role of the United Nations as a platform that reflects the collective will of the international community, highlighting Egypt's active participation in UN institutions. He reiterated Egypt's full commitment to working towards reforming the international system, including the structure of the global financial system and the UN Security Council.

He noted that these institutions, in their current form, do not fully reflect the interests of the Global South or fairly address the aspirations of its people for justice and balanced representation.

In a related context, Minister Abdelatty addressed the priorities of Egypt’s foreign policy in the field of sustainable development, pointing out that “Egypt Vision 2030” is a comprehensive strategic framework based on principles of social justice and empowerment, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

He affirmed Egypt’s leading role in climate change issues, especially after hosting the COP27 Climate Summit, and the subsequent initiatives aimed at supporting green transition and financing climate projects in developing countries, particularly in Africa.

The Minister also highlighted the importance of digital transformation and artificial intelligence as key drivers of future development, stressing that Egypt continues to utilize these tools in line with its national interests and development goals.

Minister Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s stance on key regional issues, noting that the region is witnessing alarming developments, especially as the foundational principles of the international system are increasingly being questioned.

He addressed Israel’s continued violations of the core principles of international law and international humanitarian law, as well as its repeated breaches of the UN Charter. He reiterated Egypt’s condemnation of using starvation as a weapon of collective punishment against the Palestinian people, warning that such actions create an extremely dangerous international environment that threatens global peace and stability, and requires urgent and serious international action to restore respect for the rule of law and immediately halt these violations.

He called for greater solidarity among countries of the Global South in the face of escalating challenges that threaten international peace and security. He emphasized that achieving a fairer and more stable global system begins with a full commitment to the principles of international law and the UN Charter, and a rejection of practices that impose will through force or undermine national sovereignty.

The foreign minister said that the current moment requires the Global South to unite in defense of shared rights and interests, and to build a global order that respects national sovereignty and is based on justice, equality, and cooperation. (MENA}
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