Baghdad:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty emphasized the importance of protecting Iraq from the effects of regional conflicts during a meeting with Mohammed Al-Halbousi, head of Iraq's Progress (Taqaddum) Party. The meeting was part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to engage with Iraqi political and national forces, discussing bilateral relations and recent regional developments.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki stated that Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's pride in its historic ties with Iraq and its commitment to supporting Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity while ensuring it remains free from foreign interference.

Abdelatty praised Iraq's initiatives to reinforce state authority, consolidate security and stability, and ensure that weapons are controlled by state institutions. The discussions also explored opportunities for expanding economic and trade cooperation, increasing Egyptian participation in Iraq's infrastructure and reconstruction projects, and enhancing trilateral cooperation with Jordan, especially in electricity and oil projects.

The meeting also addressed the implementation of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan and the need to counter attempts to obstruct it. Discussions included developments in Syria and Yemen and how regional instability affects international maritime traffic. Both parties emphasized the importance of diplomatic solutions and defusing crises to avoid further escalation and instability in the region.