Egyptian Foreign Minister to GCC Secretary-General: Close coordination to contain military escalation - Sarmad

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati reiterated Egypt’s steadfast support for the security and stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) brotherly states, expressing Cairo’s solidarity with them. He emphasized the importance of continuing close coordination between Cairo and the Council to put an end to the current military escalation in the region, thereby addressing the concerns of various parties.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement issued Wednesday morning that this came during a meeting held yesterday between Minister Abdel Ati and GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi, during which he affirmed that the security of GCC states is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.

Abdel Ati reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for the measures taken by GCC states to protect their security, stability, and the well-being of their peoples, expressing appreciation for the Gulf efforts aimed at supporting de-escalation and enhancing security and stability in the region.

He expressed pride in the fraternal relations between Egypt and the GCC states, noting the notable breakthrough in institutional ties between the two sides since the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultation in February 2022, and the adoption of the Joint Action Plan between Egypt and the GCC for the period 2024–2028 during the ministerial meeting held in Makkah Al-Mukarramah in March 2025.

He also welcomed the holding of the first edition of the Egyptian-Gulf Trade and Investment Forum in Cairo in November 2025, emphasizing the importance of building on the momentum achieved, particularly in the fields of renewable energy, petrochemicals, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The statement noted that Al-Budaiwi, for his part, praised Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the region, as well as its continuous efforts to reduce escalation, resolve crises, and enhance joint Arab action.

Al-Budaiwi affirmed in the statement the Council’s commitment to continuing the development of its relations with Egypt and strengthening consultation and coordination with it on various issues of mutual concern.