Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to Lebanon’s stability, stressing the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 in “all its provisions.”
Speaking after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Friday, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the Lebanese people, noting that Aoun’s election was a “source of satisfaction” for both the Egyptian leadership and Lebanon. He voiced confidence in the new administration, stating, “Lebanon will soon recover.”
He further stressed the urgency of forming a government, noting, “The swift formation of a government is crucial to restoring full institutional functions and focusing on reconstruction.”
The Foreign Minister also emphasized the importance of reactivating and developing bilateral agreements between Egypt and Lebanon once the new government is formed.
Regarding regional stability, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating, “Our role remains steadfast in preventing violations. We maintain regular communication with the new US administration, Israel and France at security levels to reinforce our firm stance.”
Later, Abdelatty also met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Prime Minister-designate, Nawaf Salam.
After the meeting, the foreign minister reaffirmed Cairo’s confidence in Salam’s leadership, expressing hope for the swift formation of a government that meets the aspirations of the Lebanese people.
“We are confident in the wisdom of the Prime Minister-designate and hope that a government that fulfills the hopes of the Lebanese will be agreed upon ,” he stated.
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