{
  "id": 2221498,
  "title": "PM, Egyptian FM discuss ways to bolster relations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/pm-egyptian-fm-discuss-ways-to-bolster-relations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/731520/qatar/pm-egyptian-fm-discuss-ways-to-bolster-relations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the sidelines of the seventh session of the Qatari-Egyptian Joint Higher Committee in Cairo, Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr Badr Abdelatty met to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Both sides affirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation across various fields, emphasizing the importance of regular Joint Higher Committee meetings to translate the outcomes of their previous sessions into tangible steps. They highlighted the significant increase in trade exchange between Qatar and Egypt, with bilateral commerce rising by 80% in 2025, as well as Qatari investments in Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone. The meeting also delved into consular and labor cooperation, regional security, and stability concerns, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories. Both nations expressed condemnation of Israel's rejection of a US roadmap for ending the conflict and its refusal to recognize a Palestinian state. They reaffirmed their dedication to resolving disputes through diplomatic means and supporting the security, stability, and sovereignty of Lebanon, calling for Israeli forces to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Regarding Sudan, they emphasized their support for the country's unity and rejected any attempts to divide it or create parallel entities. In the Horn of Africa, they stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty of regional countries and avoiding unilateral actions that could jeopardize peace and security.",
  "summary": "HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Re...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}