Egypt and Morocco Foreign Ministers Forge Stronger Ties at UN General Assembly

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a high-level meeting with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad Nasser Bourita on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The discussions took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with reporting contributed by Jochen Frey from San Francisco, USA.

According to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki, Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted the unique character and historic partnership uniting Egypt and Morocco, expressing a mutual commitment to deepening cooperation across multiple sectors. Both officials commended the progress achieved during the inaugural session of the Egyptian-Moroccan Coordination and Follow-up Committee, emphasizing the necessity of leveraging these results to expand economic, trade, and investment ties.

On the regional front, the discussions encompassed several critical matters of mutual concern, particularly the situation regarding the Palestinian cause, as well as ongoing events in Sudan and Libya. The ministers reaffirmed the vital need for sustained consultation and coordination to bolster regional stability and security while enhancing collaborative Arab and African initiatives.