Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty on Thursday, May 21, 2026, lauded the strategic relations and historical bonds between Egypt and Algeria.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty made the remarks during his meeting in Cairo with Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs Ahmed Attaf. Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Tamim Khallaf stated that the two ministers explored ways to strengthen bilateral ties, with Abdelatty commending the growing level of ongoing political coordination and consultation between the two countries.
He emphasized Egypt's intent to intensify cooperation with Algeria at all levels to coordinate positions on various bilateral, regional, and international issues. The ministers underscored the importance of advancing collaboration in priority areas, particularly in economic, trade, and investment sectors, while expanding them to align with the aspirations of both nations.
They highlighted the need to follow up on the outcome of the ninth session of the joint high committee held last November. Abdelatty praised the Algerian government's domestic development efforts under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's directives and the new investment law, voicing hope for Egyptian companies' participation in Algerian development projects.
The ministers expressed a desire to enhance cultural ties and increase cultural exchanges, appreciating each country's intellectual and artistic capabilities. Attaf praised the historical and fraternal ties between Egypt and Algeria, valuing Cairo's efforts to strengthen consultation and coordination mechanisms.
On regional developments, the meeting reviewed de-escalation efforts and negotiations between the United States and Iran. Abdelatty stressed the importance of advancing diplomatic solutions, emphasizing de-escalation and dialogue to avoid regional chaos.
Regarding Libya, the ministers called for intensified coordination on the issue, given its regional significance. They praised regular meetings of the neighboring countries mechanism aimed at advancing a political solution under Libyan ownership and leadership, preserving Libya's unity and sovereignty.
Both ministers stressed maintaining the mechanism as a key consultation framework, creating conditions for simultaneous elections, and rejecting all foreign interference hindering a sustainable solution. They also discussed updates in Sudan, where Abdelatty renewed Egypt's call for a humanitarian truce toward a comprehensive ceasefire and inclusive Sudanese-led political process, reiterating Egypt's position on respecting Sudan's sovereignty and supporting its institutions.