Egypt, Singapore explore means to expand cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held talks with Singaporean Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim on ways to further advance bilateral relations and broaden the scope of cooperation between the two countries. The two sides also exchanged views on a number of regional … The post Egypt, Singapore…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Singaporean Minister for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and addressing shared regional and international concerns. Abdelatty praised the growth of Egypt-Singapore ties following Singapore's President's visit to Egypt in September 2025 and emphasized the importance of implementing agreements reached during that visit.
He also outlined potential opportunities for Egypt's key industries to grow within Egypt, encouraging Singaporean firms to invest in the country's Suez Canal Economic Zone, which offers favorable incentives and facilities.
The ministers discussed several regional and international issues of mutual importance, including developments concerning the Palestinian Cause. Abdelatty stressed the need to advance the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan, secure Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian aid and support for recovery and reconstruction efforts.
He called for empowering the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, paving the way for the Palestinian Authority to resume full responsibilities in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
In response, Singaporean Minister Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim expressed appreciation for Egypt's efforts in maintaining the ceasefire, implementing the Sharm El-Sheikh agreement, and coordinating humanitarian relief to the Gaza Strip. The ministers reaffirmed Egypt's pivotal role in facilitating humanitarian assistance and supported the delivery of relief to the region.
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