CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) - Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty asserted Egypt’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with NATO, especially through existing collaboration with the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA).

He proposed expanding tripartite cooperation in Africa to combat terrorism and organized crime, according to a press release here Thursday.

During a meeting with the NATO Council in Brussels, Abdelatty briefed members on Egypt’s efforts to end the Israeli assault on Gaza and achieve a ceasefire.

He strongly condemned Israel’s violations against civilians and rejected collective punishment and forced displacement of Palestinians.

On Syria, he reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Syrian sovereignty and the need for an inclusive political process to ensure stability.

Regarding Libya, he reiterated Egypt’s position on preserving Libya’s unity and sovereignty, supporting legitimate institutions, unifying executive and security bodies, disbanding militias, and ensuring the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries. (MENA)

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