Egyptian expats are key partners in development: Foreign Minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with members of the Egyptian community in New York, reflecting a commitment to maintaining direct, continuous communication with Egyptian expatriates abroad. Abdelatty hailed their active role in strengthening ties between Egypt and the US, as well as their contributions to raising awareness about Egypt within American society. He noted … The post…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty convened with members of the Egyptian diaspora in New York, underscoring the significance of their ongoing dialogue with nationals residing abroad. Abdelatty lauded their instrumental role in fortifying Egypt-US relations, as well as their efforts to promote awareness of Egypt within American culture.
He emphasized that the Egyptian community overseas functions as a crucial link, bridging Egypt with its host communities and serving as essential partners in advancing national development initiatives and safeguarding Egyptian interests globally. Abdelatty stressed the state’s dedication to empowering Egyptians living abroad, acknowledging their integral role in Egypt’s soft power projection on the world stage.
According to a Foreign Ministry statement, the meeting saw Abdelatty detailing the government’s strategies to cater to Egyptians abroad and enhance the services they receive. He highlighted advancements in consular services, achieved through digital transformation, procedure simplification, and reinforced collaboration among the Foreign Ministry and relevant state entities to cater to the needs of the Egyptian diaspora.
The Minister also showcased initiatives geared towards Egyptians overseas, alongside endeavors to facilitate their engagement with investment prospects in Egypt and harness their international expertise for national development endeavors. Abdelatty also engaged with Egyptian professionals working at the United Nations in New York, on the sidelines of his attendance at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
He expressed pride in the recognized stature of Egyptian personnel in diverse UN bodies. The Foreign Minister underscored that their substantive contributions underscore their proficiency, expertise, and professional acumen, thereby fortifying Egypt’s presence in numerous spheres of international multilateral cooperation. The account "Egyptian expats are key partners in development: Foreign Minister" was initially published on Egypt Independent.
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