On Saturday, Dr. Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Emigrants, met with Ammar al-Hakim, Leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement (Al-Hikma), on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Ambassador Nader Zaki, Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdel Aty affirmed during the meeting the depth of the brotherly relations between Egypt and Iraq, expressing appreciation for Ammar al-Hakim's recent visit to Cairo and his honor of meeting with the President of the Republic. He also commended his national role in supporting Iraqi stability and consensus, reiterating Egypt's support for Iraq's unity, sovereignty, national institutions, and the state's monopoly on weapons.
The Official Spokesperson added that Minister Abdel Aty expressed his anticipation for the Iraqi Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Cairo on November 23, and the convening of the fourth session of the Joint High Committee, in a manner that enhances economic and trade cooperation and the participation of Egyptian companies in development and reconstruction projects in Iraq. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of accelerating the pace of coordination among the technical committees of the trilateral cooperation mechanism connecting both countries with Jordan, thereby contributing to advancing priority joint projects.
The Spokesperson also clarified that the meeting addressed the latest regional developments, where Minister Abdel Aty stressed the importance of sparing Iraq the repercussions of the ongoing escalation in the region. Views were also exchanged regarding developments in Syria, Yemen, and the security and freedom of navigation, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasizing the necessity of de-escalation, prioritizing political and diplomatic solutions, and continuing Egyptian-Iraqi coordination to support regional security and stability.
