CAIRO – 1 June 2025: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, received former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Cairo on Saturday.
Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty praised Ban Ki-moon’s notable efforts during his tenure as UN Secretary-General, as well as his ongoing contributions to international dialogue and advocacy through his role in The Elders, particularly in promoting peace, justice, and environmental sustainability.
Minister Abdelatty affirmed Egypt’s steadfast commitment to upholding and strengthening the multilateral international system, particularly in confronting today’s complex and interlinked global challenges.
He emphasized that international cooperation remains a vital tool in advancing stability and sustainable development at both regional and global levels, especially amid the current wave of geopolitical and economic volatility.
In this context, the Minister reiterated Egypt’s consistent adherence to the core principles of the United Nations Charter since joining the organization. He noted that these principles continue to guide Egyptian foreign policy, underscoring Egypt’s belief in the UN’s central role in maintaining international peace and security and fostering inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.
The meeting also addressed the deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip. Minister Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s position and ongoing diplomatic efforts to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire. He described the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a direct result of Israel’s ongoing and grave violations of international law and international humanitarian law.
He further stressed that Egypt remains fully committed to its mediation efforts—working in coordination with the United States and Qatar—to secure a ceasefire, ensure the safe and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid, and reinvigorate the political process toward a two-state solution.
Sun, Jun. 1, 2025
