UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
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UAE President, Egyptian FM Discuss Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Sunday Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.

Abdelatty conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, along with his wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the UAE, reported the UAE state news agency WAM.

The two officials discussed the close relations between the UAE and Egypt, along with various aspects of cooperation and collaboration aimed at advancing their mutual interests.

They highlighted their shared aspirations for development and prosperity within the framework of the strategic relationship between the two nations, encompassing economic, developmental, political, and other key areas.

The meeting covered a range of regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the latest developments in the Middle East. The discussion focused primarily on efforts to immediately halt the conflict in Gaza and address the worsening humanitarian situation by ensuring the safe and unobstructed delivery of essential aid to the area’s residents.

Sheikh Mohamed and Abdelatty stressed the importance of concerted international efforts to prevent further escalation and avoid the consequences of additional crises that could threaten regional stability.

They reiterated the need to push for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace based on the two-state solution, which they agreed is the key to enhancing security and stability in the region.

They renewed their commitment to continuing close consultation and coordination between their nations, emphasizing the importance of bolstering joint Arab action to effectively address the challenges and crises facing the region.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Ali Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs at the Presidential Court.



GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation for the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution introduced by the Kingdom of Norway, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. The resolution calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's legal obligations regarding the actions of the United Nations and other states in their support of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat on Saturday, Albudaiwi highlighted that the adoption of this resolution clearly underscores the international consensus in favor of supporting the Palestinian people as they confront the challenges they face. He emphasized that the resolution reaffirms global backing for the legitimate right of Palestinians to self-determination and to establish an independent state, ensuring the protection and respect of all their fundamental rights, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the final statement issued by the 45th GCC Supreme Council in December 2024, which reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and called for an end to the Israeli occupation. He reiterated the GCC's unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty over all occupied territories and urged all nations to complete the procedures for recognizing the State of Palestine.
Additionally, Albudaiwi called for urgent collective action to secure a lasting solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.