New york: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty underlined on Monday, September 22nd, 2025, Egypt's pride in its historical and special ties with Oman. Meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, Abdelatty praised the outcomes of the 16th session of the Egyptian-Omani Joint Committee, held in Cairo last July, which resulted in agreements boosting bilateral cooperation, particularly in economic, trade, and investment fields, according to a statement released by the foreign ministry.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty stressed the importance of activating the Joint Business Council and assigning more projects to Egyptian companies operating in Oman. He also highlighted ongoing preparations for the upcoming Egypt-Gulf Trade and Investment Forum in Cairo, voicing hope for high-level Omani participation.

The minister reiterated Egypt's unwavering commitment to the security of GCC states as an integral part of its own national security, stressing that any threat to the Gulf is a direct threat to Egypt. He underscored the importance of the Egypt-GCC political consultation mechanism in addressing regional challenges and safeguarding Arab national security.

The two ministers also discussed regional developments. Abdelatty commended Oman's balanced foreign policy and efforts to support stability, and exchanged views with his Omani counterpart on the Yemeni crisis and the Iranian nuclear file, particularly following the agreement signed between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency in Cairo, the first deal to resume cooperation between the two sides since the Israeli assault on Iran.

Concerning the Palestinian cause, Abdelatty strongly condemned Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza and grave violations in the West Bank, warning of catastrophic humanitarian consequences amid systematic attempts at displacement and starvation. He called for an immediate and comprehensive halt to military operations, unimpeded humanitarian access, and stronger international support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.