Egypt FM discusses de-escalation with G7 counterparts
Badr Abdelatty met French, Ukrainian, and Canadian ministers in Paris on Tuesday.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his French, Ukrainian, and Canadian counterparts in Paris on Tuesday to discuss regional de-escalation and the war in Ukraine. Abdelatty also addressed food security and economic cooperation with the ministers on the sidelines of a G7 meeting.
During discussions with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Abdelatty highlighted the "strategic partnership" between Egypt and France and explored financing for development projects like Cairo Metro Line 6. He warned that wider conflict could threaten global energy and food security and economic stability.
Abdelatty met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss trade, energy, and Egypt's interest in hosting a global grain hub. With Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, they explored trilateral cooperation in renewable energy and healthcare, and addressed developments in Gaza and tensions involving Iran.
Why it mattersEgyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in diplomatic talks with G7 nations regarding regional stability and economic cooperation.