Egypt and Norway Explore Deepened Bilateral Ties and Pressing Regional Challenges at UN General Assembly

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The two officials engaged in comprehensive discussions regarding key regional issues, with a primary focus on the Palestinian situation.

During the talks, Badr Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's strong commitment to enhancing consultation mechanisms with Norway and boosting bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly trade, investment, and energy. Furthermore, Badr Abdelatty proposed the creation of a structured framework for collaboration involving Norwegian financial agencies and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) to pave the way for tripartite partnerships in African nations.

Highlighting the positive trajectory of diplomatic relations, Badr Abdelatty praised the strengthening ties between Egypt and Norway, which gained significant momentum following President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s official visit to Oslo in late 2024. Addressing the ongoing conflict, Badr Abdelatty firmly reiterated Cairo’s categorical rejection of any displacement plans and Israeli settlement policies, while underscoring the critical necessity of upholding the two-state solution to establish an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967, borders.