Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, welcomed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday in the coastal city of Alamein, about 100 kilometers west of Alexandria.
Nawaf Salam (L) and Badr Abdelatty © X
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, welcomed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday in the coastal city of Alamein, about 100 kilometers west of Alexandria.
The meeting highlighted the historic partnership between Cairo and Beirut and signaled a renewed push to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
According to the official communiqué, the talks reaffirmed “the special ties between Egypt and Lebanon” and emphasized a shared commitment to expand collaboration across political, economic, and security spheres.
Both leaders expressed determination to elevate relations to “newer heights,” underscoring the importance of stability in the wider Middle East.
Discussions placed particular emphasis on the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. Abdelatty and Salam addressed the urgent need for political and security reforms, including the contentious issue of disarming Hezbollah, which continues to dominate Lebanon’s political and military landscape.
The two sides agreed that the consolidation of state authority and the sovereignty of Lebanese institutions are essential for national stability.
The war in Gaza featured prominently in the talks, with both officials voicing concern over the humanitarian situation and the risk of wider regional escalation. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s call for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian assistance, while Salam stressed Lebanon’s vulnerability to the spillover effects of the conflict.
The instability in Syria was also reviewed, with both sides warning that the protracted crisis continues to fuel extremism, displacement, and insecurity across the region.
They also discussed the Iranian threat, highlighting Tehran’s destabilizing activities through armed proxies and its role in exacerbating regional tensions.
The meeting in Alamein reflects Egypt’s broader diplomatic push to engage with Arab neighbors on pressing regional issues. For Lebanon, facing deep economic, political, and security challenges, Egypt remains a vital ally capable of mobilizing Arab and international support.
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