The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, met on Thursday with Senator David McCormick, chairman of the subcommittee on the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia, as well as on counterterrorism within the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in the context of his discussions with leaders of Congress during his visit to Washington.
The meeting focused on enhancing the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States and developing cooperation in political and economic areas. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation between Egypt and the American Congress to support bilateral relations and common interests.
Abdelatty also invited McCormick to visit Egypt in the near future, especially in light of the preparations for the second edition of the Egypt-American Economic Forum scheduled for this year.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister reviewed Egypt’s diligent efforts to support security and stability in the Middle East, highlighting that the Egyptian-American partnership was essential support for these efforts.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss various regional issues, including military escalation in the region and Egyptian efforts to contain tensions, as well as developments related to the Palestinian cause, Lebanon, and Sudan.
On his part, McCormick expressed his desire to strengthen the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States, praising Egypt’s active diplomatic role and efforts in favor of security and stability in the Middle East, particularly regarding de-escalation.
He appreciated Egypt’s foreign policy, which he considers a model of wisdom and balance in addressing regional and international issues, effectively contributing to peace and stability efforts in the region.
Source: MENA
