Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty received a phone contact from Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis as part of ongoing consultations to explore ways to support bilateral relations and exchange views on the latest regional developments.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the two ministers affirmed the depth of the long-standing and solid relations between Egypt and Greece, praising the qualitative leap in ties, especially following their elevation to the level of a strategic partnership. Abdelatty expressed his aspiration to continue strengthening economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two countries, and to expand bilateral cooperation into new areas, commending Greece’s support for Egypt within various European Union institutions.

The call also addressed the highly serious developments in the region. Abdelatty reviewed Egypt’s contacts and efforts aimed at de-escalation, reducing tensions, and prioritizing the diplomatic track to contain the situation. The Greek foreign minister expressed his country’s deep appreciation for Egypt’s mediation efforts and its endeavors to achieve calm and de-escalation.

The discussion also touched on the situation in Libya, where Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm position, calling for the preservation of Libya’s unity and stability, and the unification of its institutions, stressing the importance of reaching a comprehensive Libyan-Libyan solution that fulfills the aspirations of the Libyan people and preserves the country’s sovereignty. He also emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to advance the political process in Libya in a way that leads to holding presidential and parliamentary elections simultaneously at the earliest possible time.

The two ministers agreed on the need to continue coordination and consultation within the framework of the strategic relations linking the two countries, to support efforts aimed at de-escalation in the region, and to work to spare the region from the risks of slipping into further instability.