Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Wednesday.
During the call, Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt places the security and stability of Lebanon among its highest priorities. He reaffirmed Cairo’s steadfast support for the Lebanese people as well as for Lebanon’s government and state institutions. According to the statement, Egypt believes that strengthening unity and stability in Lebanon is essential to protecting its sovereignty and long-term security.
The Egyptian foreign minister also reiterated Cairo’s consistent position of backing Lebanon in regional and international forums. He pointed to Egypt’s active diplomatic engagement with relevant regional and global partners, aimed at countering any attempts at foreign interference in Lebanese affairs. Abdelatty stressed that these efforts also include calls to end Israeli military actions, respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and airspace, and release Lebanese prisoners.
He further underlined the importance of Israel withdrawing from the five occupied Lebanese points in accordance with international legitimacy and the enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. This resolution, adopted in 2006, calls for a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and for the respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty. Abdelatty noted that Egypt is pushing for the resolution’s implementation without exceptions or selectivity.
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In addition, the minister highlighted Cairo’s support for empowering Lebanon’s national institutions so that they can effectively carry out their responsibilities in serving the Lebanese people.
For his part, Prime Minister Salam reviewed the current situation in Lebanon and described the efforts led by Lebanese President General Joseph Aoun and the government to reinforce security, stability, and state authority. Salam expressed appreciation for Egypt’s unwavering positions, especially those of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, in support of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Lebanese premier also voiced his interest in further strengthening economic and trade relations with Egypt. He said he looked forward to greater cooperation in reconstruction and development programs that could help Lebanon recover from its ongoing political and economic crises.
