Baghdad:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has reaffirmed Egypt's commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Iraq, focusing on economic, trade, and investment sectors. This commitment is grounded in the longstanding fraternal and historical ties between the two nations.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty made these remarks during a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad.

Abdelatty expressed anticipation for the upcoming visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister to Cairo on November 23, along with the fourth session of the Egyptian-Iraqi Joint Higher Committee. These meetings are expected to further bilateral relations and enhance the involvement of Egyptian companies in Iraq's development and reconstruction efforts, as stated by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki.

Furthermore, Abdelatty highlighted the significance of accelerating coordination under the trilateral cooperation mechanism involving Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan, particularly in implementing priority joint projects. He reiterated Egypt's steadfast support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability, emphasizing the importance of protecting the country from regional escalations.

The meeting also addressed regional issues, including the situation in the Gaza Strip, efforts to implement U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan, developments in the Gulf region, and maritime security. Both sides recognized the necessity of prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions to ongoing crises to enhance regional security and stability.