Egypt: Iraq's Stability Key to Arab National Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Monday in Amman, Jordan. During their meeting, held on the sidelines of the Arab League Council session, Abdelatty emphasized that Iraq's stability is a fundamental pillar of Arab national security. The two ministers discussed strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on current regional developments.

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Iraq’s stability represents a fundamental pillar of Arab national security.

Abdelatty praised the deep-rooted ties between Egypt and Iraq, reiterating Egypt's commitment to enhancing cooperation across various fields to serve the common interests of both peoples. He highlighted the trilateral cooperation mechanism among Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq as a model for regional integration, noting its potential to leverage human and economic resources and promote mutual interests.

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Egypt’s commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation across various fields in a way that serves the common interests of the two brotherly peoples.

Egypt's support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity was reaffirmed, along with a rejection of foreign interference in Iraq's internal affairs. Abdelatty also affirmed Egypt's backing for Iraqi state institutions as they navigate political, economic, and security challenges.

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The importance of the trilateral cooperation mechanism among Egypt, Jordan and Iraq as a model for regional integration, highlighting the opportunities it offers to leverage the human and economic resources of the three countries and promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

The ministers also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the US-Iran negotiations following a memorandum of understanding. Abdelatty stressed the importance of building on progress in these talks to reduce regional tensions and bolster efforts toward consolidating security and stability.

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Egypt’s firm support for Iraq’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its rejection of any foreign interference in Iraq’s internal affairs.