Egypt and Qatar Foreign Ministers Agree to Continue Coordination and Consultations to Address Common Challenges
Cairo, Aug 20 (KUNA) — Egypt and Qatar agreed today, Thursday, to continue coordination and close consultation between the two countries to address shared regional challenges. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that this came during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, ahead of the seventh session of the Egypt-Qatar Supreme Joint Committee in Alamein.
The statement added that both sides praised the remarkable progress in bilateral relations under the guidance of the leaderships of both countries, noting the growing pace of high-level visits and continuous coordination and consultation on various regional issues. They emphasized their shared commitment to further developing relations across all fields.
Both sides stressed the necessity of holding the Supreme Joint Committee meetings annually, highlighting the importance of building on the outcomes of its seventh session and translating them into practical steps, as well as continuing to update the contractual framework governing bilateral relations.
The two sides commended the noticeable development in economic and investment ties. Minister Abdelatty pointed to an 80 percent increase in bilateral trade volume in 2025, praising the progress in investment cooperation, particularly following the announcement of the “Al-Rom” deal in November 2025 and the launch of Qatari company “Al-Diyar” to execute the first phase of the project on August 9. He also highlighted the launch of a sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone with direct Qatari investment, reflecting confidence in the investment climate and the promising opportunities offered by the Egyptian economy.
Minister Abdelatty praised the care afforded to the Egyptian community in Qatar, affirming Egypt’s readiness to dispatch skilled personnel and professionals needed by the Qatari labor market through an electronic linkage system and the Overseas Operations Management Unit, ensuring organized labor migration that serves the interests of both countries.
The two sides discussed regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and contain instability in the region. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions, returning to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, and building on it to resume the negotiation process leading to a final agreement that enhances regional security and stability.
They also stressed the importance of ensuring the security, safety, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law, and avoiding any measures that could hinder navigation and international trade, given their direct impact on energy security, supply chains, and the global economy.
The two sides exchanged views on developments regarding the Palestinian issue, emphasizing the importance of continuing close coordination with the United States and regional partners to ensure the implementation of the US President’s peace plan for Gaza and to compel the Israeli occupation to fulfill its obligations under the first phase and the announced roadmap.
The meeting also addressed serious developments in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Both sides warned against settlement expansion and the escalation of settler attacks, incursions, and provocations at Al-Aqsa Mosque, stressing the need to halt unilateral Israeli measures due to their serious implications for the prospects of achieving peace and stability.
Regarding Lebanon, the two sides affirmed the importance of continuing Egypt-Qatar coordination to support Lebanon’s security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. They stressed the necessity of a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories and support for national state institutions, foremost among them the Lebanese Army.
The two sides also discussed developments in Sudan, warning against the severity of the humanitarian deterioration. They reiterated their support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions, and rejected any attempts to divide the country or create parallel entities. (End) A.F.F / S.M.A
