Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UN Aid Chief Tom Fletcher Address Gaza and Sudan Crises at UN General Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a high-level meeting on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher. Taking place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the discussion focused on the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza and Sudan.

During the meeting, Abdelatty underscored the critical necessity of guaranteeing full humanitarian access to Gaza, ensuring the safety of civilians, and kickstarting early recovery and reconstruction initiatives. He also stressed the importance of unhindered aid delivery to the Sudanese people alongside robust protective measures for civilians caught in the conflict.

Furthermore, the minister reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast support for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, highlighting the vital need for ongoing collaboration with UN agencies to alleviate the suffering of civilians trapped in these crisis zones.

In response, Fletcher conveyed deep appreciation for Egypt’s instrumental role in driving regional humanitarian and relief initiatives, while commending the continuous coordination aimed at facilitating swift aid delivery to populations affected by ongoing conflicts.