Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Guyana's former foreign minister and a candidate for the post of United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty listened to Birkett's vision and priorities for the future of the United Nations, focusing on enhancing the organization's role and capacity to address the increasing international challenges amid rapid developments in the global system. Abdelatty conveyed Egypt's unwavering support for the United Nations and the multilateral international framework, emphasizing the significant role of the organization in tackling global issues and crises.

Abdelatty highlighted the necessity of full compliance with the principles and purposes of the U.N. Charter and international law to contribute to international peace and security. He also stressed the importance of fostering stronger international cooperation.