Egypt’s Foreign Minister Outlines US‑Iran De‑Escalation Push, Boosts Thai Ties, Warns on Global Economy

According to Egypt Independent, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty outlined the country’s efforts to de‑escalate regional tensions and create conditions for an agreement between the United States and Iran, noting also the economic repercussions of such conflict for the global economy, supply chains and energy markets.

Strengthening Egyptian‑Thai relations

In an interview with Thailand’s CNA television channel, Abdelatty discussed prospects for Egyptian‑Thai relations and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, during his visit to Thailand — the first by an Egyptian foreign minister in 30 years — as Egypt seeks to expand its partnerships with Asian countries.

Global economic outlook and financing needs

The minister also outlined Egypt’s assessment of the challenges facing the global economy amid mounting pressures, stressing the importance of stronger international cooperation and a greater role for international financial institutions in providing concessional financing. Such financing would support developing countries’ efforts to achieve sustainable development and address current economic challenges, he said.