Arab League Secretary-General and Egyptian Foreign Minister Emphasize the Importance of Strengthening Joint Arab Action

Cairo, July 6 (KUNA) – Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty stressed on Monday the importance of strengthening joint Arab action and continuing coordination to confront regional challenges and support security and stability in the region.

The League stated in a press release that the talks between the Secretary-General and the Egyptian Foreign Minister, who congratulated Fahmy on assuming his new post at the beginning of July, focused on the importance of continuing consultation and coordination between the Secretariat-General and member states to serve common Arab interests.

The statement clarified that the discussions also centered on prominent regional developments, foremost among them the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Sudan, as well as the latest developments in the negotiation track between the United States and Iran. It noted the agreement of both sides on the importance of continuing efforts to de-escalate tensions, safeguard the security of the Gulf Arab states, and ensure the security and freedom of navigation in accordance with the rules of international law.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister affirmed, according to the statement, his country’s continued support for the Arab League as the overarching framework for joint Arab action, as well as its support for the League’s reform and development efforts to enable it to perform its duties and serve the interests of member states.

For his part, the Secretary-General expressed his deep appreciation for Dr. Abdelatty’s visit, noting that it was the first visit by a foreign minister to the League’s headquarters since he assumed his post. He highlighted his pride in this initiative, which reflects the continuous Egyptian support for the League and its role in enhancing joint Arab action.

During the meeting, the Secretary-General outlined his vision and priorities for the coming phase, which include implementing a reform program and developing the institutional performance of the Secretariat-General, enhancing the efficiency of working mechanisms, and elevating the effectiveness of the League to enable it to carry out its duties optimally. (End) M.M. / F.S.